Books for Young Black Feminists

It’s never too soon to teach young girls the value of activism and coalition building, whether it’s in the home or in the classroom.  Photo Credit: Apple Books Joan Morgan’ When Chickenheads Come Home To Roost is a very readable text that discusses feminism in the Black community (staying away from heavily academic language). Through this less rigid and arguably exclusionary language, Morgans is able to communicate to young women without being condescending, allowing the message to sink in. It’s informative, engaging and a great starting point for young black women looking to unpack and examine their own experiences.& “This book, in part, was an effort to combat my own complacency. I wrote i t because I honestly believe that the only way sistas can begin to experience empowerment on all levels- spiritual, emotional, financial and political-is to understand who we are. We have to be willing to take an honest look at ourselves-and then tell the truth about it.” Photo Credit: Womens Ordination Conference Bell Hooks’ Feminism is for Everybody offers a starter course for intersectional feminism, unpacking how sexist and patriarchal ideas impact us all. More specifically, she discusses internalized misogyny and how it can hinder not only...