A powerful and insightful examination of the role of southern women in promoting racial equality and social justice in the United States. Lily Hardy Hammond draws on her personal experiences and interviews with other southern women to explore the challenges and opportunities that faced women activists during the civil rights movement. This book is a testament to the courage and tenacity of those who fought for equality in a time of deep social change.
First published in 1914, In the Vanguard of a Race is a powerful memoir of one woman's struggle to overcome racial barriers and achieve success in a white-dominated society. Lily Hardy Hammond was an African American writer, activist, and suffragist who worked tirelessly to promote equality and justice for all people. Her memoir remains a powerful testament to the courage and resilience of Black women during the early 20th century.
Lily Hardy Hammond's In Black and White is a groundbreaking work of social commentary that explores the complexities of race and racism in America at the turn of the 20th century. Drawing on personal experiences and sociological research, Hammond offers a nuanced and compassionate perspective on a deeply divisive issue.