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A review by mzgeee53
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 by Danielle L. McGuire
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(TW: sexual assault, racism)
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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 by Danielle L. McGuire was an incredibly difficult book to read because of the subject matter. Rape is something that frightens me more than death because it's been such a a controlling factor in the history of women, no more so than the history.of black American women. Rape and sexual subjugation was -- and is -- a pillar of white supremacy and its repugnant impact harms us all. Thanks to women like Recey Taylor who testified her harrowing experience and women like Rosa Parks, who -- before she resisted segregation on a bus -- was a staunch advocate for black men and women seeking justice amidst the throes of sexual assault and mistreatment. You think you know Rosa Parks? You don't know anything about her and her militant actions to topple.white supremacy in this country until you read this book. McGuire highlights untold stories and the powerful role black women played in eliminating racial and sexual subjugation in the United States. These women are absolutely my heroes and I hope I can muster an ounce of their bravery, if not more, and stand with and protect all of my sisters, regardless of our backgrounds and skin colors.
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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 by Danielle L. McGuire was an incredibly difficult book to read because of the subject matter. Rape is something that frightens me more than death because it's been such a a controlling factor in the history of women, no more so than the history.of black American women. Rape and sexual subjugation was -- and is -- a pillar of white supremacy and its repugnant impact harms us all. Thanks to women like Recey Taylor who testified her harrowing experience and women like Rosa Parks, who -- before she resisted segregation on a bus -- was a staunch advocate for black men and women seeking justice amidst the throes of sexual assault and mistreatment. You think you know Rosa Parks? You don't know anything about her and her militant actions to topple.white supremacy in this country until you read this book. McGuire highlights untold stories and the powerful role black women played in eliminating racial and sexual subjugation in the United States. These women are absolutely my heroes and I hope I can muster an ounce of their bravery, if not more, and stand with and protect all of my sisters, regardless of our backgrounds and skin colors.