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OverviewThis book recovers the neglected history of Gerlin Bean, an activist and community organiser in the Black radical movement of the 1960s-1980s. Gerlin Bean was one of the movement's most active participants, but like many such women little is documented about her life and work. This is the first book to focus on Gerlin's contributions to Black radical organising, looking at her activism across a number of influential organisations and initiatives, from youth programmes to Black Power politics and autonomous Black women's groups. Based on interviews with people who knew her along with original archival research work, this book explores Gerlin's experiences against the backdrop of the revolutionary potential and vigour of the latter half of the twentieth century, reclaiming her as a critical figure in Black British history. The second title in LW's Radical Black Women series, Gerlin Bean: Mother of the Movement is essential reading for historians of Black Britain, archivists, educators and activists engaged in decolonising British history and culture. Full Product DetailsAuthor: A.S. FrancisPublisher: Lawrence & Wishart Ltd Imprint: Lawrence & Wishart Ltd Volume: 2 Dimensions: Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 21.60cm ISBN: 9781913546373ISBN 10: 1913546373 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 16 October 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1: Early life Chapter 2: Migration to Britain and nursing career Chapter 3: All our future is in our young people - youth initiatives Chapter 4: How do you see the future? Revolutionary politics Chapter 5: We had our own philosophy: The Black women's movement Chapter 6: The struggle continues wherever you are Chapter 7: Legacy IndexReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |