How We Get Free

Name: How We Get Free
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SKU: 9781608468553
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Black Feminism and the Combahee River Collective

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How We Get Free provides a powerful examination of the intersection of race, class, and feminism, as told through the words of members of the Combahee River Collective. It highlights their pivotal role in shaping Black feminist thought and activism, exploring their influence on movements for social change and equality. This book offers insightful discussions on the collective's legacy and the ongoing fight for justice.
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This powerful book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring themes of liberation, social justice, and the role of the Combahee River Collective in shaping modern feminist thought. It dives into the intersection of race, class, gender, and sexuality, providing insights into the struggles and strategies employed for collective freedom.

How We Get Free

"If Black women were free, it would mean that everyone else would have to be free." -Combahee River Collective Statement

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The Combahee River Collective, a path-breaking group of radical black feminists, was one of the most important organisations to develop out of the antiracist and women's liberation movements of the 1960s and 70s. In this collection of essays and interviews edited by activist-scholar Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, founding members of the organisation and contemporary activists reflect on the legacy of its contributions to Black feminism and its impact on today's struggles.

Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor writes on Black politics, social movements, and racial inequality in the United States. Her book From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation won the 2016 Lannan Cultural Freedom Award for an Especially Notable Book. Her articles have been published in Souls: A Critical Journal of Black Politics, Culture and Society, Jacobin, New Politics, The Guardian, In These Times, Black Agenda Report, Ms., International Socialist Review, and other publications. Taylor is Assistant Professor in the Department of African American Studies at Princeton University.

'...a literal roadmap to revolution for a new generation of political activists ready to challenge mainstream feminism' - Vogue

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How We Get Free is praised for being a powerful addition to the Black feminist canon, offering essential insights for any feminist library. It marks the 40th anniversary of the Combahee River Collective statement, a foundational document of intersectional feminism, providing critical perspectives on the challenges faced by black and brown women. Through interviews with prominent Black feminists, it is recognised as an invaluable resource for feminists, scholars, and social justice advocates.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781608468553

Publisher: Haymarket Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 December 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Haymarket Books

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Edited by Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 137.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 200

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About the Author

Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor writes on Black politics, social movements, and racial inequality in the United States. Her book From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation won the 2016 Lannan Cultural Freedom Award for an Especially Notable Book. Her articles have been published in Souls: A Critical Journal of Black Politics, Culture and Society, Jacobin, New Politics, the Guardian, In These Times, Black Agenda Report, Ms., International Socialist Review, and other publications. Taylor is assistant professor in the department of African American Studies at Princeton University.