Re-inking the nation: Jackie Ormes's black cultural front comics -- Black cat got your tongue? Catwoman, blackness, and postracialism -- African goddesses, mixed-race wonders, and baadasssss women: black women as "signs" of Africa in US comics -- Anime dreams for African girls: Nadia: the secret of blue water -- Where I'm coming from: black female artists and postmodern comix -- Conclusion: Comic book divas and the making of sequential subjects
Alpha Kappa Alpha, Black Counterpublics, and the Cultural Politics of Black Sororities
Focusing on Alpha Kappa Alpha, the oldest Black Greek-letter sorority, this study explores its significant role in empowering African American women through activism and community-building since 1908. Utilizing ethnographic research, oral histories, and cultural analysis, the author reveals how sorority rituals, political participation, and cultural practices shape members' lives and influence broader public life. While acknowledging the challenges faced by such organizations, the work highlights how AKA fosters discipline and cultural pride, intertwining personal growth with political engagement.