“I speak for the colored women of the South, because it is there that the millions of blacks in this country have watered the soil with blood and tears, and it is there too that the colored woman of America has made her characteristic history and there her destiny is evolving.”
Quote by Anna Julia Cooper
Work
The Voice of Anna Julia Cooper: Including A Voice from the South and Other Important Essays, Papers, and Letters
The Voice of Anna Julia Cooper is a compilation of significant works by the influential African American writer and thinker. It features her seminal essay 'A Voice from the South,' as well as other essays, papers, and letters that delve into issues of race, gender, and education during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The collection offers insights into Cooper's intellectual contributions and her role in the civil rights movement. more
Author
Anna Julia Cooper
Anna Julia Cooper was an American author, educator, and activist, a pioneering figure in the African American community. Known for her work in women's rights and education, she was a significant voice in the discussions on race and gender during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. more