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radical politics

A Week’s Worth of Women in the News

February 26, 2017 by Kathryn M. Silva, Ph.D. Leave a Comment
photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

As we close Black History Month, we remember the African American women who opposed oppression. From activist-intellectual Audre Lorde to women who faced off with police, this week reminds us of where we have been and how far we have to go. We celebrate firsts in 2017: Savannah State’s Cheerleading squad takes home top honors, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Arts & Culture, History, News Feed Tagged: Afro-Latina music, Audre Lorde, Charleston Syllabus, cheerleaders, ESSENCE, hijab, Maya Angelou, Police Harassment, radical politics, Savannah State University

Happy Birthday, Hazel!

June 1, 2015 by Auntie Bellum Leave a Comment

Today in 1925, Hazel Dickens was born in Mercer County, West Virginia. Among the first women to record a bluegrass album, Dickens was known for her high voice and radical politics. She was a feminist, a union activist, and an inspiration to women artists like Emmylou Harris and Naomi Judd who followed her.

Posted in: Arts & Culture Tagged: bluegrass, hazel dickens, radical politics, West Virginia