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Jenn M. Jackson

Jenn M. Jackson, PhD, is an award-winning professor of political science at Syracuse University and a columnist for Teen Vogue, where they write the popular “Speak On It” column that “explores how today’s social and political life is influenced by generations of racial and gender (dis)order.” A queer genderflux androgynous Black woman, Jackson primary research is in Black Politics with a focus on Black Feminism, racial trauma and threat, gender and sexuality, and social movements. Black Women Taught Us is their first book.
Black Women Taught Us

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Black Women Taught Us

Women Who Inspire

Celebrate iconic women who have made history during Women’s History Month in March, and lift up the incredible women in your life during International Women’s Day on March 8! Trailblazing women have made their mark in government, civil rights, art, sports, science, technology, and so much more. During the month of March and beyond, we

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Reflect and Rejoice during Black History Month!

For the month of February and beyond, join us in celebrating Black excellence in all its forms! Whether you want to read up on pivotal Black changemakers who have and who continue to fight for freedom and justice; share Black heroes like Simone Biles, Harriet Tubman, or Rosetta Tharpe with young readers; or celebrate the

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