Practical Audacity: Black Women and International Human Rights

Goler Teal Butcher (1925–93) was a prominent figure in international human rights law who advanced an intersectional approach to human empowerment influenced by Black womens intellectual traditions. Practical Audacity showcases the stories of fourteen women who have honored Butcher's legacy by making significant contributions to human rights scholarship and activism, including critical race feminism, community-based applications, and expanding the boundaries of human rights discourse. The book highlights the courage and innovative interventions of these Black women, placing them alongside notable figures like Thurgood Marshall and Charles Hamilton Houston. It fundamentally shifts the frame through which human rights struggles are understood, illustrating how those who witness and experience oppression have made significant contributions to building a better world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2022
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press

Goler Teal Butcher, a towering figure in international human rights law, was a scholar and advocate who advanced an intersectional approach to human empowerment influenced by Black women's intellectual traditions.

Practical Audacity delves into the stories of fourteen remarkable women whose work pays tribute to Butcher's legacy and contributes significantly to the field of human rights. These women's multifaceted and sophisticated contributions have profoundly reshaped human rights scholarship and activism, notably through their pioneering work in critical race feminism, community-based initiatives, and expanding the boundaries of human rights discourse.

Stanlie M. James skillfully weaves narratives by and about these women throughout the history of the field, showcasing how they conceptualize, develop, and implement human rights. By centering the courage and innovative interventions of capable and visionary Black women, James places them rightfully alongside esteemed figures such as Thurgood Marshall and Charles Hamilton Houston. This volume fundamentally shifts the lens through which human rights struggles are understood, illuminating how those who witness and experience oppression have made some of the most significant contributions to building a better world.

Weight: 227g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780299333744