Disciplines
American Politics | Social Justice | United States History | Women's History
Publication Date
2023
Document Type
Essay
DOI
10.25778/tr5p-kg88
Abstract
This essay examines the role of Black women in the American Civil Rights Movement. This is achieved through a review of literature, followed by an analysis of the First Wave of Feminism, prominent Black female leaders, and the issue of erasure of Black women. Ultimately, the essay argues that Black women were the spine of the American Civil Rights Movement, despite their historical erasure.
Recommended Citation
Levins, Ashley
(2023)
"The Role of Black Women in the American Civil Rights Movement,"
OUR Journal: ODU Undergraduate Research Journal: Vol. 10, Article 9.
DOI: 10.25778/tr5p-kg88
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/ourj/vol10/iss1/9
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