Paula J Giddings: 3 books
Ida: A Sword Among Lions
Ida B. Wells and the Campaign Against Lynching
Language: English
Release Date: October 6, 2009
In the tradition of towering biographies that tell us as much about America as they do about their subject, Ida: A Sword Among Lions is a sweepingnarrative about a country and a crusader embroiled in the struggle against lynching: a practice that imperiled not only the lives of blackmen and women,...
When and Where I Enter
The Impact of Black Women on Race and Sex in America
Language: English
Release Date: October 6, 2009
When and Where I Enter is an eloquent testimonial to the profound influence of African-American women on race and women's movements throughout American history. Drawing on speeches, diaries, letters, and other original documents, Paula Giddings powerfully portrays how black women have transcended...
In Search of Sisterhood
Delta Sigma Theta and the Challenge of the Black Sorority Movement
Language: English
Release Date: October 6, 2009
This history of the largest block women's organization in the United States is not only the story of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority (DST), but also tells of the increasing involvement of black women in the political, social, and economic affairs of America. Founded at a time when liberal arts education...