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Sami Schalk

Sami Schalk is an associate professor of Gender & Women’s Studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is the author of Bodyminds Reimagined: (Dis)ability, Race, and Gender in Black Women’s Speculative Fiction (Duke University Press 2018). Schalk is a fat Black queer disabled pleasure activist who loves fashion, cursing, and writing.

Sami's Latest Articles

An illustration shows the face of the column's author, Dr. Sami Schalk, smiling against a rainbow background. In the foreground are a sandwich, a cup holding a steaming hot beverage, and a stack of books on which the text "Pleasure Practices with Sami Schalk" appears. Two candles sit on top of the books. Illustration by Rodney Lambright II.

Pleasure Practices with Sami Schalk: Fresh pasta FTW!

By Sami Schalk ● Pleasure Practices ● May 14, 2021 April 29, 2022

Let the comfort of carbs carry you across the finish line.

An illustration shows the face of the column's author, Dr. Sami Schalk, smiling against a rainbow background. In the foreground are a sandwich, a cup holding a steaming hot beverage, and a stack of books on which the text "Pleasure Practices with Sami Schalk" appears. Two candles sit on top of the books. Illustration by Rodney Lambright II.

Pleasure Practices with Sami Schalk: Go eat outside

By Sami Schalk ● Pleasure Practices ● April 9, 2021 April 29, 2022

A brief guide to holding a successful picnic in Madison.

An illustration shows the face of the column's author, Dr. Sami Schalk, smiling against a rainbow background. In the foreground are a sandwich, a cup holding a steaming hot beverage, and a stack of books on which the text "Pleasure Practices with Sami Schalk" appears. Two candles sit on top of the books. Illustration by Rodney Lambright II.

Pleasure Practices with Sami Schalk: Nostalgia foods

By Sami Schalk ● Pleasure Practices ● March 19, 2021 April 29, 2022

On family meals, memories, and spicy sausage gravy.

An illustration shows the face of the column's author, Dr. Sami Schalk, smiling against a rainbow background. In the foreground are a sandwich, a cup holding a steaming hot beverage, and a stack of books on which the text "Pleasure Practices with Sami Schalk" appears. Two candles sit on top of the books. Illustration by Rodney Lambright II.

Pleasure Practices with Sami Schalk: A recipe for rest

By Sami Schalk ● Pleasure Practices ● February 19, 2021 April 29, 2022

And introducing Madam Alice CJ Walker.

An illustration shows the face of the column's author, Dr. Sami Schalk, smiling against a rainbow background. In the foreground are a sandwich, a cup holding a steaming hot beverage, and a stack of books on which the text "Pleasure Practices with Sami Schalk" appears. Two candles sit on top of the books. Illustration by Rodney Lambright II.

Pleasure Practices with Sami Schalk: Get appetized

By Sami Schalk ● Pleasure Practices ● January 15, 2021 April 29, 2022

“Bacon and brie are soulmates of the mouth.”

Introducing Pleasure Practices with Sami Schalk

By Sami Schalk ● Pleasure Practices ● December 11, 2020 April 29, 2022

This “weird, cheeky, and heartfelt” new column kicks off with a bacon sandwich.