A black women's history of the United States

Berry, Daina Ramey, author.

Book

Boston : Beacon Press, [2020]

xii, 273 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm.

"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"-- Provided by publisher.

Revisioning American history

Revisioning American history.

African American women -- History.

United States -- History.

Glencoe (Ill.) -- Central School research projects.

Gross, Kali N., 1972- author.

Introduction: 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 -- Conclusion: Patricia's climb and the sisters holding down liberty.

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