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When and Where I Enter
When and Where I Enter: The Impact of Black Women on Race and Sex in America | Paula J. Giddings
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When and Where I Enter is an eloquent testimonial to the profound influence of African-American women on race and women's movements throughout American history. Drawing on speeches, diaries, letters, and other original documents, Paula Giddings powerfully portrays how black women have transcended racist and sexist attitudes--often confronting white feminists and black male leaders alike--to initiate social and political reform. From the open disregard for the rights of slave women to examples of today's more covert racism and sexism in civil rights and women'sorganizations, Giddings illuminates the black woman's crusade for equality. In the process, she paints unforgettable portraits of black female leaders, such as anti-lynching activist Ida B. Wells, educator and FDR adviser Mary McLeod Bethune, and the heroic civil rights leader Fannie Lou Hamer, among others, who fought both overt and institutionalized oppression. When and Where I Enter reveals the immense moral power black women possessed and sought to wield throughout their history--the same power that prompted Anna Julia Cooper in 1892 to tell a group of black clergymen, "Only the black woman can say 'when and where I enter, in the quiet, undisputed dignity of my womanhood, without violence and without suing or special patronage, then and there the whole . . . race enters with me.'"
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betweenbreathing
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What a compelling read, I would definitely recommend this book.

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So I made it a point this Black History Month to read only books by Black women. I am almost done with only two more books to read and honestly, I am so glad I did this. I have never made it a point to read solely Black women and with the push for Own Voices it was a time. There are so many talented Black women out there. So many talented POC authors that want to tell their stories. We just need the recognition and opportuntiy. It‘s time.

Notafraidofwords This is awesome. It‘s so powerful to the list put together. I just finished Jerkins and I‘m currently reading Beloved. I think Beloved will be a top book in my life. Every sentence is carved out so perfectly. 6y
TheNextBook @Notafraidofwords Beloved was such an emotional book. I couldn‘t get through it when I was younger but when I finally read it I really enjoyed it. 6y
queerbookreader Ooooo you read The Unforgetting Heart anthology! I'm gonna get off my butt and check the library for it right now 6y
queerbookreader You know what I'm thinking of a different collection. Will add this one on your list though!! 6y
TheNextBook @queerbookreader I‘m reading that one in between novels and it is really good! I‘ll have to add the one you linked! 6y
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TheNextBook
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This was a great comprehensive look at the work Black women have put into the fight for equality. Tons of information, provided chrinologically detailing the fight that has taken place since Africans were brought over as slaves. I definitely recommend this book

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I have been highlighting and bookmarking like it is nobody‘s business! The book has a plethore of information about Black women and their role throughout history in the fight for equality. A really well done comprehensive look at U.S. history and racism and sexism. Almost to the halfway point.

Lzzzvvvzz Love it! I would also recommend her biography of Ida B. Wells 6y
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#readblackwomen #celebrateblackwomen This is my next read! I‘m 5 days in and I‘ve read three books and all were really damn good. Hoping this keeps the flow going!

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I am ready for Black History Month!

#readblackwomen #celebrateblackwomen

😁

merelybookish Nice!! 6y
TheNextBook @merelybookish I am so ready! 6y
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BookInMyHands Awesome! I have some required reading for a title selection committee, but I‘ll fill in with these. Thank you! 6y
MisterWhitaker Thank you so much! Ready for this! 6y
TheNextBook @MisterWhitaker enjoy! I‘m starting with The Belles but I have no idea what order I am going in after that! 6y
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So this happened! Black History Month is around the corner and I am making it a point this year to read only Black Women this year. ✊🏽 Here is the list I curated for the month and I am really excited. I may make this list prettier later but I really wanted to share. This list consist of eleven books.

One of these will also be February‘s pick for @LitsyFeministBookClub which we will share later 😉

MisterWhitaker Def screenshotting this list! 6y
TheNextBook @MisterWhitaker if I make a graphic for it thats more legible I will definitely tag you! 6y
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Dorianna I‘ve been waiting not so patiently for This Will Be My Undoing to be released. I hope your 2018 reading goal is a success and I look forward to seeing your thoughts on these books. 6y
TheNextBook @Dorianna I know I can‘t wait for that book to come out either! Here‘s to hoping I can read them all! If not I have no problem bringing it through March! 6y
Hornsby78 Tag me too! Tag me too! 6y
Broke_Girl_Reads I can‘t wait for The Belles!! 6y
TheNextBook @Hornsby78 Definitely!!! 6y
TheNextBook @Broke_Girl_Reads I can‘t wait either! Pretty sure that will be my first of the month!!!! 6y
Tamra That is exciting!! 👍🏾 6y
ReadingsByTheC Great list! 😍 6y
TheNextBook @Tamra I know. And I own them all excepth the Jerkins book that comes out this month 6y
batsy Great list! I am also taking a screenshot and look forward to the pick for February's book club. If I can access the book I will try to join in 👍 6y
TheNextBook @batsy sweet! That would be amazing! 6y
TheNextBook @MisterWhitaker @Hornsby78 @batsy I just wanted to give you guys a heads up. I have added an anthology of short stories to this list as well and will add it to the graphic! Expect it by next week! 6y
MisterWhitaker 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽thank you! 6y
Hornsby78 Thank ya! 🙌 6y
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