Black Women's Intellectual Traditions - Speaking Their Minds

A new edition of Black Womens Intellectual Traditions, a landmark work on Black womens intellectual traditions, is being released. The book provides a collection of critical analyses of the primary sources and their vital traditions, exploring the pioneering thought and action of nineteenth-century Black women lecturers, essayists, abolitionists, novelists, poets, educators, newspaper editors, and activists. The distinguished contributors are leading scholars in African-American and womens studies, history, rhetoric, literature, poetry, sociology, political science, and philosophy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 496 pages
Publication date: 12 September 2022
Publisher: Brandeis University Press

A groundbreaking exploration of the rich tapestry of Black womens intellectual traditions, this revised and expanded edition is a testament to the enduring legacy of these remarkable women. Through a meticulous selection of critical essays and primary sources, Kristin Waterss and Carol B. Conaways landmark collection, Black Womens Intellectual Traditions: Speaking Their Minds, unveils a profound and interconnected heritage of activism rooted in social and political theories that profoundly impacted the history of North America.

Spanning the nineteenth century, this comprehensive anthology delves into the pioneering ideas and unwavering actions of a constellation of Black women intellectuals. From the visionary lectures and essays of Maria W. Stewart to the courageous activism of Sojourner Truth, the literary prowess of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, the educational insights of Anna Julia Cooper, the editorial prowess of Mary Ann Shadd Cary, and the fearless activism of Ida B. Wells, these women left an indelible mark on the world.

Contributors to this esteemed volume include renowned scholars Hazel V. Carby, Patricia Hill Collins, Karen Baker-Fletcher, Kristin Waters, R. Dianne Bartlow, Carol B. Conaway, Olga Idriss Davis, Vanessa Holford Diana, Evelyn Simien, Janice W. Fernheimer, Michelle N. Garfield, Joy James, Valerie Palmer-Mehta, Carla L. Peterson, Marilyn Richardson, Evelyn M. Simien, Ebony A. Utley, Mary Helen Washington, Melina Abdullah, and Lena Ampadu. Their insights and perspectives shed light on the diverse range of Black womens intellectual contributions, offering a profound understanding of their enduring legacies.

Black Womens Intellectual Traditions is a vital resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike, spanning disciplines such as African-American and womens studies, history, rhetoric, literature, poetry, sociology, political science, and philosophy. This updated edition, featuring a new preface by the editors, reflects the latest developments in current scholarship, ensuring that readers are equipped with the most comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of this rich and complex heritage.

As we delve into the pages of this remarkable collection, we are reminded of the power of Black womens intellect, resilience, and creativity. Their voices have echoed through the centuries, inspiring generations to come and shaping the course of history. This revised and expanded edition serves as a testament to their enduring legacy and a call to continue to honor and celebrate their contributions to society.

Weight: 576g
Dimension: 225 x 165 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781684581412