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From the civil rights and Black Power era of the 1960s through antiapartheid activism in the 1980s and beyond, black women have used their clothing, hair, and style not simply as a fashion statement but as a powerful tool of resistance. Whether using stiletto heels as weapons to protect against police attacks or incorporating African-themed designs into everyday wear, these fashion-forward women celebrated their identities and pushed for equality.

In this thought-provoking book, Tanisha C. Ford explores how and why black women in places as far-flung as New York City, Atlanta, London, and Johannesburg incorporated style and beauty culture into their activism. Focusing on the emergence of the "soul style" movement—represented in clothing, jewelry, hairstyles, and more—Liberated Threads shows that black women's fashion choices became galvanizing symbols of gender and political liberation. Drawing from an eclectic archive, Ford offers a new way of studying how black style and Soul Power moved beyond national boundaries, sparking a global fashion phenomenon. Following celebrities, models, college students, and everyday women as they moved through fashion boutiques, beauty salons, and record stores, Ford narrates the fascinating intertwining histories of Black Freedom and fashion.

Download PDF Liberated Threads Black Women Style and the Global Politics of Soul Gender and American Culture Tanisha C Ford 9781469636139 Books

"Dr. Ford is one of my former elementary students. So pleased with the depth of her research and the manner in which she tells the story."

Product details Series Gender and American Culture Paperback 272 pages Publisher The University of North Carolina Press; Reprint edition (August 1, 2017) Language English ISBN-10 9781469636139 ISBN-13 978-1469636139 ASIN 1469636131

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Liberated Threads Black Women Style and the Global Politics of Soul Gender and American Culture Tanisha C Ford 9781469636139 Books Reviews :

Liberated Threads Black Women Style and the Global Politics of Soul Gender and American Culture Tanisha C Ford 9781469636139 Books Reviews

• Dr. Ford is one of my former elementary students. So pleased with the depth of her research and the manner in which she tells the story.
• This book proves to be an important addition to the documentation of the cultural transformations that influenced generations of black women around the globe to dress and organize in a "soulful" manner.
• Great read. Very entertaining and enlightening.
• Need for a special project in black women in fashion and beyond. A wonderful work!