Womanpower Unlimited and the Black Freedom Struggle in Mississippi (Politics and Culture in the Twentieth-Century South Ser.)

Dive into the heart of the 1960s civil rights movement with "Womanpower Unlimited and the Black Freedom Struggle in Mississippi." Published on February 13, 2015, this pivotal work by Tiyi M. Morris offers an unprecedented look at Womanpower Unlimited, a trailblazing women's organization established by Clarie Collins Harvey in 1961 in Jackson, Mississippi. Initially supporting the Freedom Riders, the organization quickly broadened its scope to include voter registration drives, youth education, and national peace efforts, playing a crucial role in the fight for racial justice, gender equality, and voting rights. Morris's detailed account highlights the indispensable contributions of local women, particularly focusing on figures like Fannie Lou Hamer, whose activism was fundamental to sustaining the movement's momentum in Mississippi. Ideal for college students studying social justice, this book not only sheds light on the underrated roles women played but also enriches our understanding of the civil rights movement's complexity and the profound impact of grassroots activism. Engage with this narrative and explore how Womanpower's diverse agenda set the stage for ongoing social and political activism in Mississippi and beyond.