Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor
Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor is an American author, academic, and activist known for her work on Black politics, social movements, and racial inequality in the United States. She is an assistant professor in the Department of African American Studies at Princeton University and has written extensively on Black social movements and the role of race and class in American politics. Her notable works include 'From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation' and 'Race for Profit: How Banks and the Real Estate Industry Undermined Black Homeownership', which was a finalist for the 2020 Pulitzer Prize in History.
Books
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1. How We Get Free
The book is a compilation of interviews and essays that delve into the Black feminist movement, particularly focusing on the contributions and insights of the Combahee River Collective, a group of radical Black feminists who were active in the 1970s. It explores the collective's groundbreaking statement, which highlighted the intersectionality of race, gender, sexuality, and class, and its relevance to contemporary social justice movements. The work serves as both a historical document and a call to action, emphasizing the importance of Black feminism as a transformative force for systemic change and the empowerment of marginalized communities. Through personal narratives and critical analysis, the book provides a powerful examination of the past and present struggles for equality and liberation.
The 9452nd Greatest Book of All Time
