ISBN:
9780807008898
Language:
English
Pages:
xi, 161 Seiten, 4 ungezählte Seiten Bildtafeln
,
Illustrationen
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Lovett, Laura L With her fist raised
DDC:
305.42092
Keywords:
Hughes, Dorothy Pitman
;
African American feminists Biography
;
African American women civic leaders Biography
;
African American businesspeople Biography
;
Feminism
;
United States Social conditions 1945-
;
United States Race relations
;
United States Politics and government
;
Hughes, Dorothy Pitman 1938-
;
USA
;
Schwarze Frau
;
Feminismus
;
Geschichte
Abstract:
Introduction -- The Ridleys of Lumpkin, Georgia -- Finding Her Voice "Up South" -- Child Care, Community Care -- "Sisters Under the Skin": Taking the Stage in the Women's Movement -- "Racism with Roses": Miss New York City and the Transition to Harlem -- Whose Empowerment? Black Women's Business and the Politics of Gentrification -- Epilogue: Home Again.
Abstract:
"The first biography of Dorothy Pitman Hughes, co-founder of Ms. Magazine and trailblazing Black feminist activist whose work made children, race, and welfare rights central to the women's movement"--
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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