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LGBTQ+ Demographic Studies - Movement in Black

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Book Synopsis: Pat Parker -- that revolutionary, raw and as they used to say, "right-on sister" -- would be celebrating her fifty-fifth birthday in 1999 had she not died of breast cancer ten years ago. To honor her work and call attention to the significance of her contributions, Firebrand Books is publishing a new, expanded edition of her classic, Movement In Black.

With an incisive introduction by Cheryl Clarke, celebrations/ remembrances/tributes from ten outstanding African American women writers, and a dozen previously unpublished pieces, Movement In Black is a must read/ must have on your book shelf.

Whether she was presenting her poetry on street corners, performing with other women -- writers, musicians, activists -- in bars and auditoriums, rallying the crowd at political events, preaching to the converted, or converting the ill-informed, Pat Parker was a presence.

She wrote about gut issues: the lives of ordinary Black people, violence, loving women, the legacy of her African American heritage, being queer. She was a woman who engaged life fully, both personally and as a political activist, linking the struggles for racial, gender, sexual, and class equality long before it was "PC" to do so. She died as she lived -- fighting forces larger than herself.

The publication of Movement In Black is an opportunity, both for those who were around the first time and those who are new to her work, to experience and enjoy Pat Parker's power.

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Are you ready to dive into a literary masterpiece that will leave you inspired, empowered, and enlightened? Look no further than Movement in Black, the legendary book by the revolutionary and influential poet, Pat Parker. In celebration of her fifty-fifth birthday, Firebrand Books is releasing an expanded edition of this classic work. Immerse yourself in the raw and thought-provoking poetry that made Pat Parker a household name.

What sets Movement in Black apart from other collections is the powerful introduction by Cheryl Clarke, a renowned writer in her own right. It sets the stage for an unforgettable journey through the profound words and experiences of ten phenomenal African American women writers, paying homage to the legacy and impact of Pat Parker.

Prepare to be captivated by the words that take you to the street corners, bars, and political events where Pat Parker once graced the stage. She fearlessly tackled pressing issues such as the lives of ordinary Black people, violence, love for women, and the rich heritage of her African American roots. By sharing her own experiences as a queer woman, she connected the struggles for racial, gender, sexual, and class equality long before it became mainstream.

Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to own a piece of history. With a dozen never-before-published pieces, this edition of Movement in Black is a must-have for any bookshelf. Step into the world of Pat Parker and let her words ignite your passion for change and justice.

Experience Pat Parker's power by getting your hands on Movement in Black today. Join the ranks of those who have been moved and inspired by her groundbreaking work. Click here to order your copy now!

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