The Hidden History of Black Nationalist Women's Political Activism
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By Keisha N. Blain
Amy Jacques Garvey, the second wife of Marcus Garvey, is seated on the stage as John McNair, General Secretary of the ILP (Independent Labour Party) addresses the first Pan-African Congress in Manchester. Original Publication: Picture Post - 3024 - Africa Speaks In Manchester - pub. 1945 (Photo: John Deakin / Picture Post / Getty Images)
Black History Month is an opportunity to reflect on the historical contributions of black people in the United States. Too often, however, this history focuses on black men, sidelining black women and diminishing their contributions.
This is true in mainstream narratives of black nationalist movements in the United States. These narratives almost always highlight the experiences of a handful of black nationalist men, inclu...