FWD: "White Tears/Brown Scars” Book by Ruby Hamad [Community Presentation]
PRESENTER
Sima Bou Jawde
ORIGINAL CITY
Boston
Original Date
March 26, 2022
Description
In this afikra FWD, Sima Bou Jawde talks to us about Ruby Hamad's book: "White Tears/Brown Scars".The book was published in 2019, and it catalyzes the debate on how white feminism aids in silencing women of color’s lived experiences, while using their tears as a weapon in aiding white supremacy.
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Sources & Future References
White Tears/Brown Scars: How White Feminism Betrays Women of Color by Ruby Hamad | Goodreads
How white women use strategic tears to silence women of colour | Ruby Hamad | The Guardian
Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women's Anger: Chemaly, Soraya l Amazon.com: Books
Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches by Audre Lorde | Goodreads
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