How We Get Free

Black Feminism and the Combahee River Collective

By: Keeanga -Yamahtta Taylor - Introduction Editor

Narrated by: Lisa Reneé Pitts

The Combahee River Collective, a path-breaking group of radical black feminists, was one of the most important organizations to develop out of the antiracist and women's liberation movements of the 1960s and 70s.

In this collection of essays and interviews edited by activist-scholar Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, founding members of the organization and contemporary activists reflect on the legacy of its contributions to black feminism and its impact on today's struggles.

©2017 Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor (P)2018 Tantor

Intriguing, quick read

Onterview style. I listened on audio had the same voice for both parts, so sometimes it was hard to tell who was speaking.

Interview-style books are always a bit surface-level at times, but for what this one was, I really enjoyed it. I enjoyed hearing about the founders of the Combahee River Collective.

Intriguing, quick read.

Timeless

A collection of some of the greatest historical voices in the black feminism movement that detail the importance of perspective and intersectionality.

very insightful

The interviews in this book are really powerful and insightful. I learned a lot about our history and the perspective of the women who founded the Combahee River Collective. highly recommend!

Then and now

This work provides clarity of black feminism establishment in the past and its connection to our current struggles. Enlightening, descriptive and empowering.

Crucial history

Hopeful realism in our difficult times. Great to hear the individual stories of the founders.