The Sophia Forum
Associate Professor of History
Spelman College
Ruth studies political imagination, migration, and the stories communities tell about their past.
“My favorite part of teaching is the moment a reader notices something the rest of us haven’t seen. A small seminar gives those moments room to happen.”
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Dr. Ruth OkaforSpelman CollegeReading, attention, and the examined life · Spring 2026 · 12 participants
“Elena helped us notice things I had read straight past. The conversations stayed with me well into the following week.”
David R. · 5/5 · Verified attendee“A thoughtful group and a professor who made space for real questions. The reading was demanding, but very worthwhile.”
Priya S. · 5/5 · Verified attendee