Her new book is called "Hood Feminism," and it explores how the traditional feminist movement has failed to include the struggles of black women in their fight for equality. And racism within the movement continues to taint the way it represents and supports Black women in this country, says author and activist Mikki Kendall. And for the past hundred years the feminist movement has continued to advocate for the rights of women.īut that movement established its roots during the time of segregation. This summer will mark 100 years since the ratification of the 19th Amendment-the amendment that guaranteed women the right to vote. Demonstrators protest on the National Mall in Washington, DC, during the Women's March.ĪNDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images
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