At the dark end of the street
Black Women, Rape, and Resistance--A New History of the Civil Rights Movement from Rosa Parks to the Rise of Black Power
Book • 2010
This book by Danielle L. McGuire delves into the often-ignored history of sexual violence against black women in the context of southern white supremacy.
It details the case of Recy Taylor, who was raped by seven white men in 1944, and how this incident, along with others, fueled the Civil Rights Movement.
The book challenges traditional narratives by emphasizing the radical activism of Rosa Parks and other black women, who fought against sexual violence and racial oppression.
It explores how these women’s struggles were central to the movement, from the Montgomery Bus Boycott to the rise of the Black Power movement.
It details the case of Recy Taylor, who was raped by seven white men in 1944, and how this incident, along with others, fueled the Civil Rights Movement.
The book challenges traditional narratives by emphasizing the radical activism of Rosa Parks and other black women, who fought against sexual violence and racial oppression.
It explores how these women’s struggles were central to the movement, from the Montgomery Bus Boycott to the rise of the Black Power movement.
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