Understanding the Realities of Black Feminism

A thought-provoking book that examines the evolution of Black feminism and its impact on African American society over the past 50 years. It explores how the pride associated with Black feminism and the empowerment of women has contributed to significant social challenges such as low marriage rates, broken homes, fatherlessness, unemployment, poverty, and high delinquency among children in Black communities. Through a unique lens, the book draws on content from YouTube, documentaries, and movies featuring African American icons, culture, history, music, and entertainment to analyze the African American mindset regarding Black feminism. Written by an African American raised in Africa, the book offers an international perspective on prominent figures such as Zora Neale Hurston, Madam C. J. Walker, Ike & Tina Turner, Eddie Murphy, the Clark Sisters, CNN, and Netflix. This analysis provides a comprehensive understanding of the complex intersection of culture, identity, and feminism in the African American experience, challenging readers to reflect on its far-reaching effects.Table of ContentsLegacy of Ike & Tina: Beyond the MovieBlack in America: A Documentary in Need of a Solution Black in America 2: How to Overcome Obstacles Their Eyes Were Watching God: A Heritage of Making Bad Choices Precious: Cultural Analysis of the Movie The Clark Sisters: Portrayal of Black Husbands and Fathers Rachel Dolezal: Allyship, Identity, and Power Self-Made (Madam C.J. Walker): Price of Success on the Black Family Coming 2 America: From Pride to DisappointmentSome Comments from Readers:“Wonderful book for grandmothers & mothers on Mother’s Day; Great Christmas & New Year gift for Black female readers 10 years old and up.””Your courage is admirable, your intellect is simply brilliant, and your theories are thought-provoking.””Your response to the documentary presented ideas that stimulated a great deal of “accountable talk” in my class.””… you brought a lot of things into the light that I didn’t realize while watching the documentary.””I agree with your theory that Soledad O’Brien’s documentary needs a solution. I knew that being black in America was a struggle, but I didn’t know how horrific the black society was.””Overall, your article has great solutions to “Black in America”, and I appreciate the fact that you really care about black society.””In class, we recently came across your editorial: A Documentary in Need of a Solution which contained magnificent ideas. I agree with your argument regarding the need for a solution.””Some parts of your article grabbed my attention. The topic of sexism towards men intrigued me when you said, “They did protect the women and never ask the women why they were having babies for many different men or why a single mother should be with five children.” As a woman I feel like the point you made is true;””You have shown me more than the problems we face, but also solutions to these problems.”