Op-Ed Workshop

AHA Session
Friday, January 9, 2026: 8:30 AM-11:30 AM
Astoria Room (Hilton Chicago, Third Floor)
Chair:
Laura Ansley, American Historical Association
Panel:
Jamelle Bouie, New York Times
Keisha N. Blain, Brown University
Geraldo Cadava, Northwestern University and The New Yorker
Kathryn Cramer Brownell, Purdue University and Made by History
Syrus Solo Jin, New York University

Session Abstract

Writing short articles for the general public is an important skill in the historian’s toolkit. From newspaper op-eds to magazine articles to blog posts, there are many publications where historians can share their research, connect it with current events or popular culture, and reach new readers. A panel of experienced editors and writers will begin the session by discussing how to pitch, write, and edit op-eds meant for a general audience. In the second part, small groups will be able to workshop their own ideas for short-form writing with each other and the experts.
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