From the civil rights and Black Power era of the 1960s through antiapartheid activism in the 1980s and beyond; black women have used their clothing; hair; and style not simply as a fashion statement but as a powerful tool of resistance. Whether using stiletto heels as weapons to protect against police attacks or incorporating African-themed designs into everyday wear; these fashion-forward women celebrated their identities and pushed for equality.In this thought-provoking book; Tanisha C. Ford explores how and why black women in places as far-flung as New York City; Atlanta; London; and Johannesburg incorporated style and beauty culture into their activism. Focusing on the emergence of the "soul style" movementmdash;represented in clothing; jewelry; hairstyles; and moremdash;Liberated Threads shows that black womens fashion choices became galvanizing symbols of gender and political liberation. Drawing from an eclectic archive; Ford offers a new way of studying how black style and Soul Power moved beyond national boundaries; sparking a global fashion phenomenon. Following celebrities; models; college students; and everyday women as they moved through fashion boutiques; beauty salons; and record stores; Ford narrates the fascinating intertwining histories of Black Freedom and fashion.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Agile with Strong Emphasis on UXBy B. GerberAgile software development can be a blessing; but only if the UX (user experience) part of agile is given priority. Without UX; agile becomes a way for development types to dominate the development process; writing user stories and then complaining when users are unhappy with new applications. This book puts the emphasis in the right place. I recommend it to every developer and potential or actual victim of UX-less agile development.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Good for beginners; but not much else.By Diogo FreireGood book if youre looking for an intro no Scrum for web projects; with a good few insights. I was looking for more hands on and practical advice and was disappointed. If you have knowledge of Scrum it is a bit pointless.Also; the pretty photos are definitely undermined by the lime-green on white.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great Book for Agile Development.By The_GogueThis is a great book for anyone who is diving into Agile Development. Give lots of ideas and runs over many methods.
