Keisha N. Blain ist eine Historikerin, die sich auf die Vereinigten Staaten des 20. Jahrhunderts spezialisiert hat und sich interdisziplinär mit der afroamerikanischen Geschichte, der modernen afrikanischen Diaspora sowie Frauen- und Geschlechterstudien beschäftigt. Ihre Arbeit deckt die entscheidende Rolle auf, die Frauen beim Aufbau schwarz-nationalistischer und internationalistischer Protestbewegungen spielten. Blain konzentriert sich auf schwarzen Internationalismus, radikale Politik und globale feministische Bewegungen. Ihre Analysen bieten tiefe Einblicke in die Geschichte afroamerikanischer Frauen und ihren Kampf für Freiheit.
Der Bestseller von Ibram X. Kendi und Keisha N. Blain erzählt die 400-jährige Geschichte der afrikanischen Amerikaner von 1619 bis heute. 80 Autorinnen und Autoren beleuchten verschiedene Perspektiven, von historischen Ikonen bis zu einfachen Menschen, und thematisieren Widerstand, Hoffnung und die kulturellen Beiträge der Schwarzen Community in Amerika.
A Community History of African America, 1619-2019
A chorus of extraordinary voices tells the epic story of the four-hundred-year journey of African Americans from 1619 to the present, edited by Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain. This vital addition to the curriculum on race in America serves as a gateway to the solo works of the contributors. The narrative begins in 1619, with the arrival of “some 20-and-odd Negroes” in Virginia, marking the start of the African presence in what would become the United States. It extends to the present, chronicling a journey defined by oppression, visionary struggles, and remarkable achievements. The editors have assembled ninety brilliant writers, each tackling a five-year period within this four-hundred-year span. Through historical essays, short stories, personal vignettes, and polemics, the contributors explore their periods from various perspectives, highlighting both iconic figures and the untold stories of ordinary people. Themes of resistance, struggle, hope, and reinvention permeate the collection, which deconstructs the notion of a monolithic Black experience. Instead, it reveals the diverse range of experiences and ideas within the African American community. This history not only illuminates the past but also offers new ways of thinking about the future, articulated by some of the most vital voices of our time.
National Book Critics Circle 2021 Biography Finalist and 53rd NAACP Image Award recipient, this work offers a riveting exploration of Fannie Lou Hamer’s life, serving as both a historical lesson and a guide for modern activists. It addresses pressing social issues such as voter suppression, police violence, and economic inequality through the lens of Hamer's political strategies and ideas. Hamer, a working-poor and disabled Black woman, emerges as a key political thinker alongside figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, demonstrating the continued relevance of her insights for today's activists fighting against oppression. Despite facing significant challenges, Hamer's commitment to social justice never wavered. Her refusal to be marginalized or intimidated by those with more privilege underscores her resilience and determination. This book amplifies her voice, allowing readers to deeply engage with her words and thoughts, as if sitting beside her in conversation. Over 40 years after her passing, Hamer's messages resonate powerfully, exposing societal flaws and providing guidance on advancing the ideals of equality and justice for all. The book includes a photo insert capturing Hamer’s pivotal moments in the civil rights movement, enhancing the reader's connection to her legacy.