An essential history of the struggle of African American women for political power and its impact on America.
"Elegant and comprehensive." —New York Times
Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for History
Selected as Best Book of the Year by Ms., Time, Foreign Affairs and Smithsonian
About the book
In Vanguard historian Martha S. Jones describes the political life of African American women in America. From the early years of the republic to the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and beyond, she shows how these women resisted racism and sexism and fought for equal rights.
Key topics
- The struggle for suffrage
- The role of women as champions of equality
- Biographies of influential women such as Maria Stewart, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, and Fannie Lou Hamer
Language and level
This learning material is in English and suitable for advanced readers.
Application
Suitable for education, self-study, and work in social and historical contexts.
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