Camille Owens

Camille Owens, the author of "Like Children: Black Prodigy and the Measure of the Human in America," explores the complexities of childhood as a lens for understanding race and humanity. She highlights how childhood has been weaponized in white supremacy, particularly through the historical narratives surrounding Black children. Through stories of notable figures like poet Phillis Wheatley and pianist Blind Tom, Owens challenges societal perceptions of intelligence and identity, urging a reevaluation of the historical impact of race on childhood in America.