A Voice from the South

by Anna Julia Cooper

Overview

A Voice from the South by Anna J. Cooper is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. A cornerstone of black feminist and political theory, this book focuses on racial progress and women's rights. The opening of the book sets the stage for Cooper's exploration of womanhood, race, and social justice. Cooper reflects on the silence surrounding the struggles of the Black woman, illustrating her determination to contribute to the discourse on race and gender. She articulates the necessity of acknowledging and amplifying the voices of Black women, who have often been overlooked in discussions about societal progress, particularly in the context of the South's complex racial dynamics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789355224033
Publisher:	Classy Publishing
Publication date:	02/25/2025
Pages:	166
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.35(d)

About the Author

Anna Julia Cooper (1858 – 1964), born into slavery, received a PhD in history from the University of Paris-Sorbonne in 1924 and was the fourth African American woman to earn a doctoral degree. A prominent member of Washington, D. C.'s African American community, she was a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.
Janet Neary is an Assistant Professor of 19th Century African American Literature at Hunter College.

Table of Contents

Part First
Soprano Obligato
Womanhood a Vital Element in the Regeneration and Progress of a Race
The Higher Education of Women
"Woman vs. the Indian"
The Status of Woman in America

Part Second
Tutti Ad Libitum
Has America a Race Problem; If so, How Can It Best Be Solved?
The Negro as Presented in American Literature
What are We Worth?
The Gain From a Belief