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Shirley Chisholm in her own words
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- Book Synopsis
- "A timely, detailed, and inspiring book that helps maintain the intellectual legacy of Shirley Chisholm. The book reveals new dimensions of the congresswoman's politics, activism, and spirit."-Regina King, Academy Award-winning actor and star of Shirley Looking beyond her political symbolism to celebrate not only who Shirley Chisholm was but who she is-a revolutionary thinker with much to teach us today. In the midst of her groundbreaking twenty-year career in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm once declared, "Everyone-with the exception of the black woman herself-has been interpreting the black woman." Edited by Zinga A. Fraser, the leading scholar dedicated to the study of Chisholm's legacy, Shirley Chisholm in Her Own Words gives readers a rare opportunity to engage with the congresswoman's powerful ideas in her own voice. Many Americans are familiar with Chisholm's importance as the first Black woman in Congress and the first woman and African American to run for president with either major party. This long-overdue treatment of her work establishes Chisholm as an unparalleled public intellectual and Black feminist both in her time and now. The book not only contextualizes the Civil Rights and Black Power era; it also provides timeless insights on issues that are exceedingly relevant in our current moment. Featuring a captivating introduction by Fraser, Shirley Chisholm in Her Own Words introduces a new generation to one of the most impactful proponents of democracy in America.
- About The Author
- Zinga A. Fraser is Assistant Professor of Africana Studies and Women's and Gender Studies at Brooklyn College and Director of the Shirley Chisholm Project on Brooklyn Women's Activism.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780520386983
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- University of California Press, (05 November 2024)
- Number of Pages
- 289
- Weight
- 499 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 216 x 140 x 28 mm
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