This thread of gold : a celebration of Black womanhood /
From gender adviser to the United Nations Catherine Joy White comes This Thread of Gold, a lyrical celebration of the history of Black women who challenged stereotypes through film, politics, activism and beyond. This immersive and empowering read blends history, reporting and personal stories to we...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Tiny Reparations Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC,
[2024].
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| Summary: | From gender adviser to the United Nations Catherine Joy White comes This Thread of Gold, a lyrical celebration of the history of Black women who challenged stereotypes through film, politics, activism and beyond. This immersive and empowering read blends history, reporting and personal stories to weave a gorgeous tapestry from the resilience of Black women. As White writes, "Black women are not victims. Black women are alchemists, spinning gold from a life of hardship. This book is dedicated solely to Black women surviving, thriving and glowing." White's book features revolutionary women from across time and space, liberating them from reductive stereotypes like "the strong Black woman," and allowing space for emotional nuance, individual motivation and richness of expression. White offers fresh insights into the work of Beyoncé and Nina Simone, Shirley Chisholm and Meghan Markle, as well as the work of those who resisted in secret-in kitchens, in churches and through trusted networks. By weaving these women together, White reveals new ways to understand Black womanhood and she is sure to inspire new generations of readers. |
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| Item Description: | "First published in hardcover in Great Britian by Dialogues Books, an imprint of Hachette UK, London in 2023"--T.p. verso. |
| Physical Description: | 258 pages ; 22 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780593475164 059347516X |