CT Forum: On Culture, Visibility, and Representation at William H. Mortensen Hall

The Connecticut Forum presents On Culture, Visibility, and Representation with author and cultural critic Roxane Gay on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 7:30 pm. Known for her bestselling essay collection Bad Feminist, Gay is celebrated for her sharp and unflinching explorations of feminism, culture, and social issues. Her works include the memoir Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body, the novel An Untamed State, and the short story collection Difficult Women, all of which showcase her unique ability to blend humor, honesty, and critical insight.

In addition to her books, Gay has written for The New Yorker, served as the first Black woman to lead a Marvel title with the comic series World of Wakanda, and hosts the Webby Award-winning podcast The Roxane Gay Agenda. She also writes the “Work Friend” column for The New York Times and runs her own publishing imprint, Roxane Gay Books. Her latest collection, Happy-Go-Lucky, debuted at number one on the New York Times bestseller list.

Tickets for this event will be available through ctforum.org. Subscription packages for the 2025–2026 season provide access to the full Connecticut Forum series, with single ticket sales to be announced at a later date.

William H. Mortensen Hall
166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106