Brittany Friedman sees into the heart of our societal issues, exposes dirt, and reimagines what's possible.
Meet Dr. Brittany Friedman
A sociologist, cultural & political theorist, and intuitive herbalist, Brittany is pushing the boundaries of investigative social science by unearthing the harmful truths that institutions and people seek to hide.
News
Upcoming Events
List of Services
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Author Conversation for "Carceral Apartheid" w/ Ali Meghji
Housmans Bookshop - London, England | July 16, 2025
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Book Lecture for "Carceral Apartheid"
University of Pompeu Fabra - Barcelona, Spain | June 25, 2025
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"We Were Never Meant to Obey"
San Anselmo Racial Equity Committee Author Series - Virtual | June 5, 2025 @6:30pm PST
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Author Conversation for "Carceral Apartheid" w/ Patrick Lopez-Aguado
Santa Clara University - Santa Clara CA | May 19, 2025 @4pm PST
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"We Were Never Meant to Obey"
Baltimore Ethical Society - Virtual | May 18, 2025 @10:30am EST
Videos
Recent Articles, Features, and Interviews
List of Services
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"Award-winning sociologist details racial oppression, violence within US prison system during book talk"
Brown Daily Herald | March 31, 2025
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"The Hidden Logic of Mass Incarceration Discussed in Carceral Apartheid"
Everyday Injustice | March 31, 2025
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"Review of Carceral Apartheid"
Not Even Past | March 14, 2025
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"Carceral Apartheid: Stories Of Survival And Change With Dr. Brittany Friedman"
Friends Like Us | March 12, 2025
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"Black Women Have Dreams: A photo essay of my ancestors"
UNC Press Blog - Women's History Month Guest Essay | March 10, 2025
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"A People's History of American Prison Gangs"
C-SPAN TV - Lectures in History | March 1, 2025
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"A History of Carceral Apartheid"
Civics & Coffee Podcast | February 26, 2025
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"Freedom Blooms in Flowers"
Insight News Newspapers + Online | February 23, 2025