A black women's history of the United States / Daina Ramey Berry and Kali Nicole Gross.

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    • Abstract:
      Summary: "An empowering history that emphasizes the perspectives and stories of black women to show how they are--and have always been--instrumental in shaping our country"--Front flap of jacket.
    • Content Notes:
      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 -- Afterword.
    • Notes:
      Includes bibliographical references and index.
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    • ISBN:
      9780807033555
    • Accession Number:
      2019026852
    • Accession Number:
      1096284843
    • Accession Number:
      ccp.1086956