Inspired by her own foremothers’ legacies and the friendships formed throughout her life, Rozella Kennedy centers and celebrates the stories of 100 Black, Brown, Asian, and Indigenous women—both famous and little-known—who changed the course of US history.
In the beautiful pages of Our Brave Foremothers, discover an intergenerational, intercultural bouquet of Black, Brown, Asian, and Indigenous women lifted into the significance that they deserve. • From Etel Adnan to Mary Jones, Thelma Garcia Buchholdt to Pura Belpré to Zitkála-Šá, here are 100 women of color who left a lasting mark on United States history. Including both famous and little-known names, the thoughtful profiles and detailed portraits of these women herald their achievements and passions. • Following each entry is a prompt that asks you to connect your life to theirs, an inspiring way to understand their influence and the power of their stories. To consider on a deeper level the devotedness of Clara Brown, the fearlessness of Jovita Idár, the guts of Grace Lee Boggs, or the selflessness of Martha Louise Morrow Foxx. And to be as brave as we each can be—and then beyond that.
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“Kennedy compiles short, eminently readable biographies…Activists, artists, athletes, and scientists all receive long overdue recognition…Well-suited for public library and circulating reference collections.”
— Booklist
“This accessible work will edify casual and academic readers.”
— Library Journal“A long overdue portrayal of inspiring hidden figures whose stories needed to be told to the world.”
— Rokhaya Diallo, journalist, writer, and award-winning filmmaker“Sheds truth on old perceptions and gives us stories both informative and inspiring about women who paved the way for generations of women to follow.”
— Audrey Edwards, former executive editor of Essence magazine and author of American RunawayAn essential book that connects us to our past and current sisters and reminds us that each of our stories matters.
— Ruth Chan, illustrator and author “A long overdue portrayal of inspiring hidden figures whose stories needed to be told to the world.Be the first to write a review about this audiobook!
Rozella Kennedy’s work and life are dedicated to uplifting issues of culture, belonging, authentic allyship, and intercultural celebration and solidarity. As the creator of the Brave Sis Project, a lifestyle brand and social cause using wellness and history to build an inclusive sisterhood, she has created an independent series of guided journals and day planners and hosts the Inclusive Sxsterhood channel on coveyclub.com. She is also the director of impact and equity for global consulting firm Camber Collective, leading the development of their internal DEI and belonging work, as well as external impact and equity practice and sector impact.
Deanna Anthony is a classically trained singer, actress, and audiobook narrator. A former beauty queen, she has performed in over fifty regional and international theaters. When not working, she enjoys quilting and sewing, reading romance, and enjoying home-cooked meals and baked treats.