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American writer and activist (born 1952)

Cherríe Moraga^[1] (born September 25, 1952) is an influential Chicana feminist writer, activist, poet, essayist, and playwright.^[2][3] A prominent figure in Chicana literature and feminist theory, Moraga's work explores the intersections of gender, sexuality, race, and class, with particular emphasis on the experiences of Chicana and Indigenous women.

She currently serves as Distinguished Professor in the Department of English at the University of California, Santa Barbara.^[4]

Moraga is widely recognized for her groundbreaking literary contributions and theoretical work in Chicana feminism.^[5] Her co-edited anthology This Bridge Called My Back (1981) is considered a foundational text in feminist and queer studies.^[6] Moraga is also a founding member of the social justice activist group La Red Xicana Indígena, which is network fighting for education, culture ri