Labor Journalist & Author; Contributor to The New Republic, The Washington Post & The New York Times; Author of "Fight Like Hell"
Kim Kelly Biography
Kim Kelly is an independent journalist, author, and organizer whose work focuses on labor, class, politics, and culture. Kelly began her journalism career covering music and culture, particularly the heavy metal scene, and served as an editor for Vice Magazine's music and culture section. She played a leading role in the unionization drive at Vice Media, an experience that influenced her transition to reporting on labor issues. Following this, Kelly began covering labor topics more extensively, including writing a regular labor column for Teen Vogue.
Kelly's reporting has appeared in The New Republic, The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Baffler, The Nation, Columbia Journalism Review, and Esquire, among other publications. She covers labor as a contributor to In These Times and as a columnist for both Teen Vogue and Fast Company. Kelly has also worked as a video correspondent for More Perfect Union, The Real News Network, and Means TV. A third-generation union member, she is affiliated with the Industrial Workers of the World's Freelance Journalists Union and serves as a councilperson for the Writers Guild of America, East.
Kelly is the author of the book "Fight Like Hell: The Untold History of American Labor," which was recognized by The New Yorker and Esquire. The book explores the history of American labor, detailing the struggles and achievements of workers across various industries, and addresses issues related to race, class, gender, and sexuality within labor movements. Kelly also released a young readers edition, "Fight to Win! Heroes of American Labor," published by One Signal/Simon & Schuster.
Kelly has participated in book talks at institutions such as Harvard's Trade Union Program and has spoken at universities and public libraries nationwide. Her ongoing project, "Exquisite Strangers," combines memoir, original reporting, and archival research to examine the political and cultural history of disabled sideshow performers, including her own experiences growing up with ectrodactyly. Throughout her career, Kelly has focused on amplifying the voices of marginalized workers and providing in-depth labor journalism.
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