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  Black Feminist Politics from Kennedy to Clinton

  I wanted to post you all about my new book, "Black Feminist Politics from Kennedy to Clinton." Have you ever wondered why Dr. Joycelyn Elders was forced to leave her post? Why the women in the Congressional Black Caucus who voted against ClarenceThomas didn't dare to speak on behalf of Anita Hill? Why Barbara Lee was alone in her opposition to the Iraq war resolution?

  Since the sixties, Black women have tried to gain centrality by their participation in Presidential Commissions, Black feminist organizations,
  theatrical productions, film adaptations of literature, beauty pageants, electoral politics, and Presidential appointments. But between 1961 and 2001, were Black women able to gain political power?

  I hope you read the book and join the discussion. Visit me on my website www.duchessharris.com and blog www.sisterscholar.com.

  Warm Regards,

  Duchess Harris, Ph.D.
  Associate Professor American Studies
  Macalester College
  

  Duchess Harris, Ph.D. started this discussion 4 months ago. ( reply )

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  Wendy Raven M 

  Hi Duchess,

  Welcome. I'm new to this group also and still trying to figure out how to navigate this site (look forward to the day I master it). Congrats on your book and I'll check out your web site.

  Wendy Raven McNair
  Author ASLEEP and GIANT SLAYERS
  wendyravenmcnair.com

  posted 4 months ago. ( reply )

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  Wendy Raven M 

  Oh my goodness, you're a real live superwoman!

  Congrats on the Essence feature, your career, and your beautiful family. How you do all that you do and care for the individual and special needs of your children and husband is incredible. I hope you're taking time out to take care of you.

  Wendy Raven McNair
  Author ASLEEP and GIANT SLAYERS
  wendyravenmcnair.com

  posted 4 months ago. ( reply )

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  Wende B 

  I'll have to read it and let you know. I love the concept, it's a killing silence we endure to be able to be accepted. IMHO, it's an extension of a different slavery, the enslavement of the mind. Sexism is as abhorrent to me as racism; it is only the flip side of the same evil coin.

  I'm looking forward to reading your book, and will check out your website, too!

  Wende
  Detroit, MI

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  Duchess Harris, Ph.D. 

  Wendy and Wende (that's pretty funny),

  3 page excerpt from my book on www.sisterscholar.com

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  Wendy Raven M 

  I know, it is funny Duchess!

  I noticed it but didn't comment in another post. I've known of a couple of other Wendy(s) but I don't recall ever actually speaking with one. Interesting experience.

  wendyravenmcnair.com

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