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Unceasing Militant

The Life of Mary Church Terrell

by Alison M. Parker
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Born into slavery during the Civil War, Mary Church Terrell (1863–1954) would become one of the most prominent activists of her time, with a career bridging the late nineteenth century to the civil rights movement of the 1950s. The first president of the National Association of Colored Women and a founding member of the NAACP, Terrell collaborated closely with the likes of Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells, and W. E. B. Du Bois. Unceasing Militant is the first full-length biography of Terrell, bringing her vibrant voice and personality to life. Though most accounts of Terrell focus almost exclusively on her public activism, Alison M. Parker also looks at the often turbulent, unexplored moments in her life to provide a more complete account of a woman dedicated to changing the culture and institutions that perpetuated inequality throughout the United States.
Drawing on newly discovered letters and diaries, Parker weaves together the joys and struggles of Terrell's personal, private life with the challenges and achievements of her public, political career, producing a stunning portrait of an often-under recognized political leader.

  • Creators

  • Series

    The John Hope Franklin Series in African American History and Culture

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    October 29, 2020

  • Formats

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      • ISBN: 9781469659404

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      • ISBN: 9781469659404
      • File size: 3351 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      November 1, 2020

      Making special use of the surviving personal letters of Mary Church Terrell (1863-1954), Parker (American history, Univ. of Delaware) confronts the daunting task of chronicling a long life that saw the end of slavery, the beginning of the modern Civil Rights movement, and everything in between. This well-researched biography sheds insight into Terrell's complicated relationship with her parents, loving marriage, and trials of motherhood, yet her work as a groundbreaking activist is always in the forefront. Terrell remained committed to equality, overcame adversity, and was eager to be a part of history; Parker captures these elements of her subject beautifully. The sheer number of organizations to which Terrell belonged and the many events she is remembered for can be overwhelming, and Parker's succinct introductions and conclusions in each chapter are helpful for keeping track of key details. The author also provides context for political decisions Terrell made throughout her career and the interpersonal nature of activist work. VERDICT Terrell is an understudied figure in American history, and this biography is well suited for scholars of history and women's studies as well as aspiring agents of change.--Sarah Schroeder, Univ. of Washington Bothell

      Copyright 2020 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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