By Candace McDuffie, Correspondent, Christian Scientist Monitor
Black feminist thought has become crucial to how we navigate the social, economic, and political currents in America. To understand the consequences of pervasive racist narratives that seep into mainstream media – as well as into public policy and legislation – we must first examine how these narratives affect one of this country’s most vulnerable populations: Black women. These five classic literary works serve as manifestoes by Black women when it comes to articulating our unique experience.
- “Ain’t I a Woman” by bell hooks
- “When Chickenheads Come Home to Roost: A Hip-Hop Feminist Breaks It Down” by Joan Morgan
- “On Intersectionality: Essential Writings” by Kimberlé Crenshaw
- “Eloquent Rage” by Brittney Cooper
- “Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches” by Audre Lorde
WCW – I have read all of these, multiple times, and each time I learn something new. All are old enough that they might be found in the public library (if you have a woke librarian) or can be found used online. Read more HERE.