In this anthology, The Bridge Called My Back, edited by Cherrie Moraga and others, contributors argued that previous waves of feminism had focused on issues related to white women. They wanted to negotiate a large space for women of color. According to Teresa de Lauretis, This Bridge Called My Back and But Some of Us Are Brave revealed "the feelings, the analyses, and the political positions of feminists of color, and their critiques of white or mainstream feminism" and created a "shift in feminist consciousness.
A collection of Black lesbian and Black feminist essays, edited by Barbara Smith. The anthology features diverse accounts from 32 Black women who share feminist ideologies, representing a range of backgrounds, cultures, and socioeconomic classes. This collection of writings is intended to showcase the similarities among black women from different walks of life.
A classic work in Black feminist thought. It is a collection of essays by Joan Morgan that explores Black womanhood, music, dating, and everyday life through a clear and honest voice. Morgan connects a love for hip hop with a developing feminist view and shows how both can exist in the same space. This book serves as an accessible starting point for understanding hip hop feminism and offers important insight into the lived experiences of Black women.
