Farai Chideya

Farai Chideya is an award-winning journalist, author, professor, and speaker with a three-decade career covering topics such as the economy, jobs, politics, and race relations. She is the CEO and host of “Our Body Politic,” a weekly sociopolitical audio show by and for women of color. Chideya’s work in media has been broad and impactful, involving roles at ESPN's FiveThirtyEight, NPR, CNN, and ABC News. She has covered political extremists and every presidential election since 1996.

Chideya has authored six books, including "The Episodic Career: How to Thrive at Work in the Age of Disruption" and "The Color of Our Future: Our Multiracial Future." She is currently working on a new book based on her essay "How We Save Our Body Politic: Reflections from a Black Female Journalist on America at the Precipice." Her insights into media equity and the influence of women of color in democracy and the economy have established her as a thought leader in the field. Additionally, she serves as the Ford Foundation’s journalism program officer, focusing on journalism with the Creativity and Free Expression team.

Chideya addresses a variety of topics including mobile technology usage across generations, U.S. politics, African-American history and culture, and the importance of integrity and ethical living. She facilitates conversations that encourage openness and new understandings within diverse settings, including community groups, academic environments, and professional workplaces. Her approach ensures that she not only shares her extensive knowledge but also listens to and engages with her audience to foster meaningful interactions.