This is a collection of essays by 20 black women, all writing about what it means to be black, female, and remain authentic in a society that often stThis is a collection of essays by 20 black women, all writing about what it means to be black, female, and remain authentic in a society that often stereotypes black women instead of allowing them to express their personality and identity and celebrate who they are.
The women in this anthology are all lucid and articulate and remain tenacious in spite of the negativity they often encounter. Most importantly, they recognise the importance of handing the baton on to the next generation and empowering them to use their voices in a positive way.
I didn't realise how marginalised and negative some views of black women are and so this was definitely an eye-opener and a refreshing insight into the lives of black women and the challenges they face, not just in their daily lives and workplaces but in terms of redefining the wider perception of what it means to be black and visible and how society needs to readjust.
And that is the point. Society needs to adjust to black women and not the other way around, to accept and respect them as their authentic selves. This thought-provoking book goes a long way to redressing the balance and I heartily recommend it.
I was sent an advance review copy of this book by 4th Estate, in return for an honest appraisal....more
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