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Black Women Freedom Fighters

By Barker, Gordon S.

Black Women Freedom Fighters

By Barker, Gordon S.

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During the antebellum period, African American women were at the center of the nation's battle between slavery and liberty as the country moved closer to civil war. Their resistance added momentum to the abolition movement and led to a more militant stance against slavery among both Black and White Northerners. While their fight exposed the true horrors of slavery, these women's stories also reveal their agency, resilience, and ingenuity. This work highlights the lives of women who faced and fought against an institution that sanctioned both physical and sexual violence. It also examines the plight of free Black women who were kidnapped and thrust into slavery, and the effects of familial separation. The authors explore how the actions of African American women helped fuel the expansion of the Underground Railroad, influenced both state and federal policy, and ultimately played a vital role in the abolition movement. This book shifts the narrative of emancipation, illuminating the vital contributions of African American women and positioning them at the center of the fight to end slavery.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
270
Release Date:
2025-10-02
Publication Date:
2025-09-30
Publisher:
McFarland
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1476694486
ISBN13:
9781476694481
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:
18
Weight:
514 g
Height:
178 cm
Width:
254 cm
Thickness:
15 cm
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