Books like How we get free by Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor

*How We Get Free* is a curated collection of essays and interviews, edited by activist‑scholar Keeanga‑Yamahtta Taylor, that brings together the founding members of the Combahee River Collective and contemporary Black feminist activists. The book reflects on the collective’s groundbreaking role within the anti‑racist and women’s liberation movements of the 1960s and 70s and examines how its principles continue to influence modern struggles against racism, sexism, and other social injustices. Through firsthand narratives and scholarly analysis, the volume highlights the collective’s intersectional approach, its emphasis on solidarity among marginalized communities, and the enduring relevance of its critiques for today’s feminist and anti‑racial movements. Readers gain insight into the historical context that shaped the collective’s activism, the strategies it employed to confront systemic oppression, and the ways in which its legacy informs current dialogues around Black feminism, LGBTQ+ rights, and social justice.

First publish date: 2012