A Black women's history of the United States

Berry, Daina Ramey (author.). Gross, Kali N., 1972- (author.).

Summary: "A Black Women's History of the United States is a critical survey of black women's complicated legacy in America, as it takes into account their exploitation and victimization as well as their undeniable and substantial contributions to the country since its inception"--

Record details

ISBN: 0807033553
ISBN: 9780807033555
Physical Description: xii, 273 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm.
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Publisher: Boston : Beacon Press, [2020]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 222-252) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Nannie's legacy and the histories of Black women -- Isabel's expedition and freedom, before 1619 -- Angela's exodus out of Africa, 1619-1760 -- Belinda's petition for independence, 1760-1820 -- Millie and Christine's performance and the expansion of slavery, 1820-1860 -- Mary's apron and the demise of slavery, 1860-1876 -- Frances's sex and the dawning of the Black women's era, 1876-1915 -- Augusta's clay, migration, and the Depression, 1915-1940 -- Alice's medals and Black women's war at home, 1940-1950 -- Aurelia's lawsuit against Jim Crow, 1950-1970 -- Shirley's run, Black power, politics, and Black feminism, 1970-2000 -- Patricia's climb and the sisters holding down liberty.