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Florynce Flo Kennedy
Florynce Flo Kennedy: The Life of a Black Feminist Radical | Sherie M. Randolph
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Often photographed in a cowboy hat with her middle finger held defiantly in the air, Florynce "Flo" Kennedy (19162000) left a vibrant legacy as a leader of the Black Power and feminist movements. In the first biography of Kennedy, Sherie M. Randolph traces the life and political influence of this strikingly bold and controversial radical activist. Rather than simply reacting to the predominantly white feminist movement, Kennedy brought the lessons of Black Power to white feminism and built bridges in the struggles against racism and sexism. Randolph narrates Kennedy's progressive upbringing, her pathbreaking graduation from Columbia Law School, and her long career as a media-savvy activist, showing how Kennedy rose to founding roles in organizations such as the National Black Feminist Organization and the National Organization for Women, allying herself with both white and black activists such as Adam Clayton Powell, H. Rap Brown, Betty Friedan, and Shirley Chisholm.Making use of an extensive and previously uncollected archive, Randolph demonstrates profound connections within the histories of the new left, civil rights, Black Power, and feminism, showing that black feminism was pivotal in shaping postwar U.S. liberation movements.
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heikemarie
heikemarie
Florynce Flo Kennedy: The Life of a Black Feminist Radical | Sherie M. Randolph
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Today‘s Sojourner Truth google doodle is 👌. Unless I missed them, the following feminist activists of color need a doodle of their own: Audre Lorde, Angela Davis, Florynce Kennedy... I can think of lots more. What feminists of color and intersectional feminists do you celebrate?

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mischa
mischa
Florynce Flo Kennedy: The Life of a Black Feminist Radical | Sherie M. Randolph
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These were the books in question last night. Still unable to decide this morning and I leave in 5 minutes. So both it is!

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LitsyFeministBookClub
LitsyFeministBookClub
Florynce Flo Kennedy: The Life of a Black Feminist Radical | Sherie M. Randolph
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#TBRTuesday: If you like Gloria Steinem's works ➡️ try Florynce "Flo" Kennedy: The Life of a Black Feminist Radical.

We love reading a biography that does more than just educate, but also broadens perspectives and changes the way certain segments of history are viewed. This biography does just that. It is well written and does a great job informing readers about the life of Florynce Kennedy: her trials, tribulations, and triumphs. ??

tagged users iconBookishFeminist, TheNextBook, rachelm
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Matilda
Matilda
Florynce Flo Kennedy: The Life of a Black Feminist Radical | Sherie M. Randolph
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late on #recommendsday but if you don‘t know who Flo Kennedy is read this bio. She was a HUGE part of the feminist movement & has been left out of most history books. Kennedy was so awesome that while being reprimanded for unladylike attire in the courtroom she pointed out to the judge that he was in a dress.
My full Goodsread review link bc everything I have to say doesn‘t fit!-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1380146538?

GoldenGirl Never heard of this book or her. Sounds like a great read! 8y
Liatrek Awesome thanks for adding the Goodreads link. My other favorite book app :-) I will be adding this to my TBR pile. 8y
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TheNextBook
TheNextBook
Florynce Flo Kennedy: The Life of a Black Feminist Radical | Sherie M. Randolph
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So this book was kind of incredible because the woman that it is about is truly incredible! Flo Kennedy is a figure in history that needs to be more widely celebrated. She has such an amazing story and this book does that story justice!

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BookishFeminist
BookishFeminist
Florynce Flo Kennedy: The Life of a Black Feminist Radical | Sherie M. Randolph
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Books by and about some of my fav feminists to celebrate International Women's Day 2016. 💪🏻💪🏼💪🏽💪🏾💪🏿 #ReadWomen

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