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Black Women Taught Us by Jenn M. Jackson, PhD: 9780593243350 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books A reclamation of essential history and a hopeful gesture toward a better political future, this is what listening to Black women looks like—from a professor of political science and columnist for...

If you read #BlackWomenTaughtUs and loved it, please leave a review on Goodreads, Amazon, or Storygraph (or whatever reading platform you use).

These reviews are a helpful signal to publishers about my writing practice and the appetite for my work.

www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/673883...

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"Black Women Taught Us" Book Chat with Jenn M. Jackson, PhD Join us on Saturday, March 28 for an in depth conversation with Jenn M. Jackson on their latest book, Black Women Taught Us.

I'm wrapping up my paperback book tour for #BLACKWOMENTAUGHTUS. I only have 2 events left.

On Saturday, March 28th, I'll be at Resist Booksellers in St. Petersburg, VA.

"Black Women Taught Us" Book Chat with Jenn M. Jackson, PhD

Date: Mar 28 • 17:00

www.eventbrite.com/e/black-wome...

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The paperback of #BlackWomenTaughtUs is out TODAY! I'm ELATED to share this new version. It features a full syllabus with thought questions, recommended readings, and reflections on each chapter.

I wrote about it and my upcoming events on Substack:

Jennmjacksonphd.substack.com

#Blacksky

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For folks in New York, I'll be at Gladys Books & Wine on January 13th celebrating the release of my paperback for #BlackWomenTaughtUs. For my sorors, this is also FOUNDER'S DAY! I'd love to see y'all there 📚

More info on my book talks can be found at jennmjackson.com/books

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Start 2026 on a literary note with these new paperbacks 2026 promises to be a year full of wild distractions. Guarantee moments of peace and quiet by picking up these new and interesting paperbacks.

I'm so honored to see my paperback for #BlackWomenTaughtUs listed in @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social. I look forward to more folks engaging with this text 📚

www.seattletimes.com/entertainmen...

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Hey Seattle! Long time no see! I'll be visiting in two weeks to have a lovely conversation with Ijeoma Oluo about her new book #BeARevolution and my book #BlackWomenTaughtUs!

Join us!

Saturday, April 19th
11am PDT
Estelita's
241 MLK Way S, Seattle

Learn about events at jennmjackson.com/books!

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#BlackWomenTaughtUs has been long-listed for a Pen America Open Book Award. I'm ELATED!

Thank you to my team at Penguin Random House for your support on this journey. Thank you to my editor for being an incredible thought partner and colleague.

Thank you to my readers and community!

#BlackSky

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This is exciting! I'll be having a local event in Syracuse at Parthenon Books for #WomensHistoryMonth. I'm so happy to be able to share the space with my friend and comrade Dr. Norrell Edwards.

When: Fri, Mar 21st at 6pm EDT

Learn more: jennmjackson.com/books

#BlackWomenTaughtUs

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Black Women Taught Us: An Intimate History of Black Feminism by Dr. Jenn M. Jackson | Womb House Books Jenn M. Jackson, PhD, has been known to bring historical acuity to some of the most controversial topics in America today. Now, in their first book, Jackson applies their critical analysis to the ques...

If you're looking for a SIGNED COPY of #BlackWomenTaughtUs this #BlackHistoryMonth, please buy/order from Womb House Books in Oakland, CA. They are an incredible indie bookstore rooted in queer and feminist principles.

www.wombhousebooks.com/product/blac...

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As we march forward, we ask: what side of history do you want to be on? Join us in building a future that honors the past and lights the way for tomorrow. #WomensMarch #PeoplesMarch

#BlackWomenTaughtUs

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Celebrate Black History Month 2025: New Books to Explore | Bentley University One way to celebrate Black History Month is to read books by Black authors and books that can educate us about the experiences of Black Americans. To help you get started, we’re highlighting a selecti...

Another amazing list of books for #BlackHistoryMonth that includes my debut book #BlackWomenTaughtUs

www.bentley.edu/library/in-t...

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Lansing bookstore owner shares her picks for Black History Month The owner of Socialight Society, a Lansing-based store specializing in books written by Black women, shares some recommendations for Black History Month.

I love it when Black women love this book! #BlackWomenTaughtUs

www.wkar.org/wkar-news/20...

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#BlackHistoryMonth needs more than just lip service

Support Black Activists, Authors, & Creators by putting 💵 and resources in their hands

Start with getting @jennmjacksonphd.bsky.social's #BlackWomenTaughtUs, one of my most impactful reads of 2024

#dosomething #booksky @bookshop-org.bsky.social

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Stacks of purple and red books with brown hands holding one copy and signing.

Stacks of purple and red books with brown hands holding one copy and signing.

If you're looking for a SIGNED COPY of #BlackWomenTaughtUs this #BlackHistoryMonth, please buy/order from Cafe Con Libros. They are an incredible Black woman owned bookstore in Brooklyn rooted in queer and feminist principles.

If you're not local, buy on @bookshop-org.bsky.social 💜💜💜

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Thank you to everyone who showed up for me and my little book baby #BlackWomenTaughtUs last night at the official book anniversary party!

Please buy SIGNED copies from Cafe Con Libros is Brooklyn!

There is so much more to come!

#BlackWomenTaughtUs #booklist #blacksky #BookSky

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Happy Birthday to my first book baby! #BlackWomenTaughtUs

[Image: me, and Black woman, in red blazer, black top, and red rimmed Black hat holding a purple and red book]

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Book Review: Black Women Taught Us: An Intimate History of Black Feminism - Toniqua C. Mikell, 2024

I've been meaning to share this incredible review of my book #BlackWomenTaughtUs. Thank you, Dr. Mikell for such deep engagement with this work!

Mikell, T. C. (2024). Book Review: Black Women Taught Us: An Intimate History of Black Feminism. Race and Justice, 14(4), 643-645. doi.org/10.1177/2153...

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I'm throwing a book anniversary party on Jan 30th, 2025, at Black Gotham at 7 pm in NYC! I'm hella excited to have had such a successful year with #BlackWomenTaughtUs despite having a major hospitalization.

Register at the link below and come celebrate with me!
www.eventbrite.com/e/celebratin...

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I'm so excited to share that #BlackWomenTaughtUs has been nominated for "Favorite Herstory of 2024" by the Brown Girl Collective! If you have a moment, I'd love for you to cast your vote for my book baby at the link below by 4pm EST on December 23rd. Thank you 💜💜

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Thank you so much for including #BlackWomenTaughtUs 💜💜💜

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I'm immensely honored to be among such company 💜💜💜 #BlackWomenTaughtUs

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Listening as I’m reading

#BlackWomenTaughtUs

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“Truth-telling frees us. But even more than that, it has the potential to radicalize us.”

#BlackWomenTaughtUs

So very grateful for @jennmjacksonphd.bsky.social’s voice and how it amplifies others…some we know, and some we should never have forgotten

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Black Women Taught Us by Jenn M. Jackson: 9780593243336 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books A reclamation of essential history and a hopeful gesture toward a better political future, this is what listening to Black women looks like—from a professor of political science and columnist for...

When we say #dosomething, reading, learning, and listening to voices other than those in your immediate circle is top of that list

Check out #BlackWomenTaughtUs by @jennmjacksonphd.bsky.social. Pick up a copy. Request that your library carry it

And LISTEN…fucking *listen*, white people

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And just like that, the first year of events for #BlackWomenTaughtUs are done. How incredible it was to spend the last talk with Tamela Gordon and Drew Dixon 💜💜💜💜 I can't explain how special and sacred that space was.

My heart is FULL.

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Image: red square flyer with purple frame. A picture of the book #BlackWomenTaughtUs and my headshot. Features the APSA logo. Advertises the 2024 APSA Annual Meeting and Exhibition. PRH Education Booth is located at #317.

Image: red square flyer with purple frame. A picture of the book #BlackWomenTaughtUs and my headshot. Features the APSA logo. Advertises the 2024 APSA Annual Meeting and Exhibition. PRH Education Booth is located at #317.

Hey, political science friends! My publisher is hosting a booth at @apsa.bsky.social in Philly this week. I'll be there on Friday, September 6, at noon until 1pm signing copies of #BlackWomenTaughtUs 💜💜

📚 Stop by and grab a copy or three!

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Hey DC comrades!

I'll be back this week at Politics and Prose Bookstore at Union Market in conversation about #BlackWomenTaughtUs with Glory Edim (Well-Read Black Girl).

Join us on Thursday at 7pm. Link below!

www.politics-prose.com/jenn-m-jackson

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I'm on this episode chatting with @daniellemoodie.bsky.social about #BlackWomenTaughtUs and all the complexity of the protests on college campuses. Listen now!

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Flier for the event with details cast against a fuschia background. Image of me in black shirt smiling. With an image of the book cover.

Flier for the event with details cast against a fuschia background. Image of me in black shirt smiling. With an image of the book cover.

Hey, DC! See y'all on Tuesday at Busboys and Poets at 450 K at 6 pm for a #BlackWomenTaughtUs book talk with Mecca Jamilah Sullivan. Register for the event below!

www.busboysandpoets.com/events/th-ev...

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My incredible Black Feminist (Insurgent) Politics students received their copies of #BlackWomenTaughtUs today!

⭐️ Get your copy at the 🔗 in my bio or visit jennmjackson.com/books

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