Emma-Lee Amponsah (she/her) is a writer, thinker, organizer, creative producer and researcher with a broad interest in dynamics of power and empowerment in media and culture. Currently working at the University of Amsterdam, her research and teaching are focused on race, gender and sexuality, and Black cultural politics in the online-offline continuum.

Amponsah holds a BA in Religious Studies (VU University Amsterdam), a MA in gender and diversity studies (Vrije Universiteit Brussel and Ghent University) and a PhD in media and communication studies (Ghent University). Her work has appeared in various academic journals, newspapers, magazines, and on platforms, film festivals and conferences around the world, including but not limited to Feminist Media Studies, African Diaspora, Tijdschrijft voor Genderstudies, De Standaard, Knack, OneWorld, Rekto:Verso, History Workshop, Pan-African film and Art festival, Argos vzw and IAMCR. As a founding member of 'Black Speaks Back,' Amponsah has been involved in various projects exploring notions of blackness and belonging in Belgium and The Netherlands. She has made appearances on various stages, including BOZAR, Beursschouwburg, Pakhuis de Zwijger, Vier Nul Vier, Maaspodium, Brakke Grond, Pianofabriek and more.

Get in touch for collaborations, consultation or other inquires.