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Jane Rhodes

    Jane Rhodes is a recognized scholar in African American Studies, focusing her research on the historical intersection of Black press and activism. Her work critically examines the role of journalism in shaping protest movements and advocating for social change, offering deep insights into the strategies and impact of Black voices throughout history. Rhodes's academic contributions illuminate the enduring power of the press as a tool for liberation and community building.

    Mary Ann Shadd Cary - The Black Press and Protest in the Nineteenth Century, New Edition
    • A pioneering figure in the fight against slavery and oppression, Mary Ann Shadd Cary was the first African American woman to publish and edit a newspaper in North America. She played a significant role in various social and political movements of the nineteenth century, including abolition, black emigration, women's rights, and temperance. This exploration of her life highlights the free black experience, emerging black nationalisms, and African American gender ideologies, while the new edition includes an epilogue and additional photographs.

      Mary Ann Shadd Cary - The Black Press and Protest in the Nineteenth Century, New Edition