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Black Feminist Theory Comic: Self definition is essential for empowerment



Collins, P. H. (2000). Black Feminist Thought: Knowledge, Consciousness, and the Politics of Empowerment, 2nd edn.. London: Routledge.


"Black women intellectuals from all walks of life must aggressively push the theme of self-definition because speaking for oneself and crafting one’s own agenda is essential to empowerment" (p.36)

The newpaper comic featuring Torchy Brown was created by Jackie Ormes in the early 1950s.  Find out more about Torchy and Jackie by clicking here.

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