Christian was an avid reader and questioned why there were no African-American or Afro-Caribbean women included in her education or the stories she read. At the age of fifteen, Christian moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to attend Marquette University, graduating in 1963 cum laude.
Christian was a voracious reader who wondered why there were no African-American or Afro-Caribbean women featured in her education or literature. At the age of fifteen, Christian relocated to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to attend Marquette University, graduating in 1963 with honors.