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OverviewAn uplifting collection of speeches by African American women, curated by the civil and human rights activist, scholar, and author When Mary Ann Shadd Cary-the first Black woman publisher in North America-declared, ""break every yoke . . . let the oppressed go free"" to congregants in Chatham, Canada, in 1858, she joined a tradition of African American women speaking for their own liberation. Drawing from a rich archive of political speeches, acclaimed activist and author Janet Dewart Bell, the author ofLighting the Fires of Freedom,which was nominated for an NAACP Image Award, explores this tradition inBlackbirds Singing. Gathering an array of recognized names as well as new discoveries, Bell curates two centuries of stirring public addresses by Black women, from Harriet Tubman and Ella Baker to Barbara Lee and Barbara Jordan. These magnificent speakers explore ethics, morality, courage, authenticity, and leadership, highlighting Black women speaking truth to power in service of freedom and justice. With an expansive historical lens,Blackbirds Singingcelebrates the tradition of Black women's political speech and labor, allowing the voices and powerful visions of African American women to speak across generations building power for the world. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Janet Dewart BellPublisher: The New Press Imprint: The New Press Dimensions: Width: 13.90cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 21.50cm ISBN: 9781620976289ISBN 10: 1620976285 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 29 February 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Temporarily unavailable  The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you. Table of ContentsReviews"Praise for Blackbirds Singing: ""A critical contribution to the historical and present-day story of #BlackGirlMagic."" —Rashad Robinson, president, Color of Change ""Helps to complete history, explain the present, and guide us to the future—through the voices and wisdom of some of the Black women who co-created the Civil Rights Movement."" —Gloria Steinem ""A must-read."" —Christina M. Greer, associate professor of political science, Fordham University " "Praise for Blackbirds Singing: ""A book to read, reread, use as a reference, share, explain, and inspire the continuing struggles of Black women to achieve wholeness for themselves, their communities, and their society."" —Library Journal (starred review) ""A critical contribution to the historical and present-day story of #BlackGirlMagic."" —Rashad Robinson, president, Color of Change ""Helps to complete history, explain the present, and guide us to the future—through the voices and wisdom of some of the Black women who co-created the Civil Rights Movement."" —Gloria Steinem ""A must-read."" —Christina M. Greer, associate professor of political science, Fordham University " Author InformationJanet Dewart Bell (all published by The New Press). An award-winning television and radio producer, she lives in New York City. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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