In Search of Sisterhood

What if the fight for women's suffrage was also a story of exclusion? Discover the complex, often untold history of Black women's activism and how they navigated the dual struggles of racism and sexism to forge their own path toward liberation. You'll learn how Black women, often sidelined by both white feminists and Black male leaders, built powerful organizations from the ground up. This summary reveals the strategies they used to create a unique brand of "sisterhood" that addressed their specific needs, championed their communities, and reshaped the landscape of American civil rights.

Paula J. Giddings is an acclaimed historian and the Elizabeth A. Woodson Professor Emerita of Africana Studies at Smith College, renowned for her pioneering work on African American women's history. Her deep roots in the Black women's press and activism, including her time at Howard University's newspaper, provided a unique vantage point for this definitive history. This firsthand experience, combined with rigorous scholarship, allowed her to chronicle the profound legacy of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority with unparalleled insight and authority.