Martha S. Jones
Martha S. Jones is an American historian, legal and cultural scholar, and author. She is known for her work on the history of African American women and their struggle for civil rights. Jones has written extensively on issues of race, citizenship, and the law, and her scholarship often intersects with topics of gender and justice. She is a professor at Johns Hopkins University and has contributed to public discourse through her writings and public speaking engagements.
Books
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1. All Bound Up Together
The book explores the complex role of African American women in the suffrage movement in the United States, from the antebellum period through the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment. It delves into the intersection of race and gender, examining how black women navigated societal constraints to advocate for their rights and the rights of their communities. The narrative highlights the contributions of these women to the broader women's rights movement while also confronting the racial discrimination they faced from white suffragists and the broader society. Through a detailed historical account, the book reveals the multifaceted strategies black women employed to fight for political inclusion and social justice.
The 8167th Greatest Book of All Time
