Oxford University Press How Long? How Long?: African-American Women in Civil Rights

Discover a compelling and readable narrative history that challenges traditional views of the Civil Rights movement. In How Long? How Long?, author Belinda Robnett presents a rethinking of social movement theory by highlighting the essential roles played by African-American women organizers. This book presents a controversial thesis: that history has often neglected the most important leaders of the movement in favor of high-profile African-American men and white women. Robnett argues that the diverse experiences of these women have been underrepresented, often replaced by monolithic treatments of their identity. By drawing heavily on interviews with actual participants, this work provides a deep look into the real stories of those who drove change. It is an essential read for anyone interested in social and cultural history, offering a perspective that brings the true breadth of the struggle for civil rights to light.