Black Women in White America: A Documentary History

8th purchase of this material I always give it away after I read it. You have to know where you come from to know, where you're going. A mother is the strongest bond of unity in a family. To understand that women are not the weakest link, this is a must read. The struggle is real, A strong woman makes a stronger man,

I first read this book in college. It was as relevant then as it is now, and more so. If I were a high school social studies teacher, this would be required reading, extra credit for a project based on the book. It’s an A+.

"Black Women in White America" is outstanding. Naturally the book provides some remarkable documents about slavery, but there is so much more covered in this fabulous book. The experiences of African - American women seeking to get (and give) an education, the experiences of African-American women as mere sex objects (and their stories of being objectified by men of all races), the crusade against lynching ... I was floored by the variety and amount of sources contained in this book. It is quite comprehensive in its breadth and scope. As a historian and teacher, this is a marvelous resource. As a student and American, it is a moving true-life story that is regretfully often untold. Highly recommended reading.

This book was an eye opener for me. I knew that black women were disrespected but not as much as I know now. This helped me to elaborate on how external and internalized sociocultural identities are formed. Thank you

Black Women in White America by Gerder Lerner **** I almost decided not to read this book. I thought it was one of those feminist non-sense books that no respecting Black woman would waste her time reading such propaganda. However, once I began to read, I am glad I did. I give this book a 4 star. Here is an excerpt that really touched me: "White women have greater opportunities to display their ability because of the standing of both races, and due to the fact that black men are less appreciative of their own men than white men. The former will more readily sing the praises of white women than their own, yet who is more deserving of admiration than the black woman, she who has borne the rigors of slavery, the deprivations of consequence on a pauperized race, and the indignities heaped upon a weak and defenseless people. Yet she has suffered all with fortitude, and stands every ready to help in the onward March to freedom and power. Be not discourage black women of the world, but push forward, regardless of the lack of appreciation shown you. A race must be saved, a country must be redeemed, and unless you strengthening the leader ship of vacillating Negro men, we will remain marking time until the yellow race gains leadership of the world, and we be forced to subserviency under them, or extermination. We are tired of hearing Negro men say `There is a better day coming,' while they do nothing to usher in the day. We are becoming so impatient that we are getting in the front ranks, and serve notice on the world that we will brush aside the halting, cowardly Negro man, and with prayer on our lips and arms prepared for any fray, will press on and on until victory is ours. Africa must be for African, and Negroes everywhere must be independent, God being our guide. Mr. Black man, watch your step! Ethiopia queens will reign again, her Amazons protect her shores and people. Strengthen your shaken knees, and move forward, or we will displace you and lead on to victory and to glory." Editorial, The Negro World, October 24, 1925 Here is another excerpt: "It appears to me that America has become like the great city of Babylon...She is indeed a seller of slaves and the souls of men, she has man the Africans drunk with the wine of her fornication; she has put them completely beneath her feet, and she means to keep them there; her right hands support the reins of government, and her left hands the wheels of power, and she is determined not to let go of her grasp. But many power sons and daughters of Africa will shortly arise, who will put down vice and immortality among us, declare......that they will have their rights; and if refused, I am afraid they will spread horror and devastation around. I believe that the oppression of injured Africa has come up before the majesty of Heaven." Lecture delivered in the African Masonic Hall in Boston, Mass., February 27, 1883, as cited in Meditations from the Pen of Mrs. Maria W. Stewart, 2nd edition.

Black woman in White American suffered in many ways that psycologically killed them. This book will give an insight to all the minds that were affected during this time in history. I'm sure you will really enjoy this reading.

Very enlightening book well researched

Arrived in excellent condition.

A must read,speaks to the lived experiences of Black women in America.