Producer: Victoria Fayemi. This podcast explores the work of Black Panther Women in the 1970s and 80s. To showcase how they organised to liberate the Black community from social, economic and political state oppression. Whilst placing women gendered related issues on the Black Power agenda. The episode analyses the distorted public image of these revolutionary women. Revealing how they managed to produce new models of black womanhood during the Black Power era, using art and methods of resistance.
Special thanks to:
Dr. Mary Phillips: Assistant Professor of African American Studies, Lehman College, City University of New York. With interests in Black Power Studies, Black Feminism. For her contribution, breadth of knowledge and enthusiasm.
Dr. Ashley D. Farmer, Assistant Professor in the Departments of History and African Diaspora Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. Historian of black women's history. For her participation, invaluable experience and beautiful modern insight.
Dr Illan Wall, Associate Professor at the School of Law, Warwick University: For his extensive support, resources and attention throughout the construction of this podcast.
