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How we get free
220 pages
A galvanizing reflection on the roots of radical Black feminism and its enduring power in modern struggles.
What it feels like
Reading this collection feels like sitting in a room with trailblazers, absorbing the weight and wisdom of their lived experiences. The pace is steady and deliberate, allowing the reader to fully digest the profound essays and candid interviews that bridge the gap between the civil rights era and today. The mood is both deeply reflective and fiercely galvanizing, steeped in the resilient history of radical Black feminism and LGBTQ activism. Its prose shifts seamlessly between rigorous scholarly analysis and the urgent, personal voices of founding activists. This is a book for those who want to understand the foundational roots of intersectional liberation, offering an empowering and thought-provoking journey through the legacy of anti-racist and feminist struggles.
- Mood
- galvanizing
- thought-provoking
- resilient
- reverent
- Tone
- urgent
- reflective
- radical
- empowering
- analytical
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- radical Black feminism · intersectional activism · historical legacy · anti-racist struggle · women's liberation
- The writing
- A blend of scholarly analysis and candid interviews that feels both intellectually rigorous and deeply personal.
- The arc
- Moves from a deep reverence for historical struggles to an empowering call for contemporary action.
- Who it's for
- Readers seeking a deeper understanding of intersectional feminism and the historical roots of modern social justice movements.
Content notes
- discussions of racism
- discussions of systemic oppression
About the book
The Combahee River Collective, a path-breaking group of radical black feminists, was one of the most important organizations to develop out of the antiracist and women’s liberation movements of the 1960s and 70s. In this collection of essays and interviews edited by activist-scholar Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, founding members of the organization and contemporary activists reflect on the legacy of its contributions to Black feminism and its impact on today’s struggles.
Description from Open Library.
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