Mary Ann Shadd Cary

The Black Press and Protest in the Nineteenth Century

Author: Jane Rhodes
ISBN: 9780253213501

"... an extraordinary and richly contextualized biography that highlights the engagement and agency of a little-known African American activist who challenged the obstacles gender and race posed for her." —The Journal of American History"Rhodes provides a well-researched, balanced, clearly written assessment of the extraordinary life of this trailblazing African American feminist and reformer." —Choice"In this book we see how a courageous and pugnacious journalist-activist fought arduously to attain freedom from male dominance and establish a model for future feminists." —Quill & Scroll"Jane Rhodes' wonderful biography of Mary Ann Shadd Cary... is an insightful and moving portrait of a determined and resourceful Black woman who put all she had into ending slavery and securing full human rights for her people." —Darlene Clark Hine"This is an excellent book. Not only does it illuminate the details of the life of a little-known journalist of considerable accomplishment, but it als

Publisher: Indiana University Press
Publish Date: 1999

Subjects: Biography & Autobiography / Cultural Heritage, Biography & Autobiography / Historical, Biography & Autobiography / Women, History / United States / General, Language Arts & Disciplines / Journalism, Social Science / Ethnic Studies / African American Studies

This book is available in the following Community Centers: Women's Center (Location: Biography/Autobiography)