Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot Paperback – February 23, 2021

I believe this is a book that everyone should read, especially women. Mikki Kendall presents a clear picture of the challenges within feminism. Her writing style is straightforward and unapologetic. She addresses a range of issues that women face, from food security to access to equal healthcare. Kendall emphasizes that being an ally is not just about speaking supportively but also about demonstrating that support through actions. Although the book is heavy and thought-provoking, it is crucial to engage with its content, especially given the pressing issues we currently face, with few solutions on the horizon. Written in 2020, the book resonates with the themes discussed during the recent election, evoking a sense of déjà vu about the political landscape. This book would also make an excellent addition to a women's studies course.

Such an amazing book. I made my best friend read it after I finished lol & he found it incredibly insightful as well. I recommend this book to every woman of color. It touches on way more than just feminism which I love!

This one should be required reading for everyone, especially if you consider yourself an ally!While mainstream media rarely talks about women being able to meet basic needs, Kendall breaks down intersectionality surrounding many topics within the feminist movement.Read if you love...- non-fiction- learning- women's rightsI could not put this one down!I loved the way Kendall explained things in a concise and clear way, blunt but not unkind.I learned so much reading this one. There was so much that I hadn't considered or knew very little about. Topics from gun violence to the housing crisis to hunger to mental health to poverty and more. And how within all of these, Black women are at the bottom of the "food chain" but expected to just deal with it because they're supposed to be strong.It was incredibly eye opening to continue to see all the ways the world caters to the cis/het white male community, and anything other than that is seen as less than, moreso if you aren't white.This book isn't supposed to be a feel good book. Kendall has no issue calling people out and speaking bluntly.You absolutely need to read this one.

MOVE OVER, ROBIN DIANGELO! If you're looking to find a deeper connection in your antiracist (feminist) journey, then HOOD FEMINISM IS THE BOOK. Ms Kendall offers an in-depth looks at ALL the intersectional issues that feminism should be focusing on, through the lens of those who are most impacted by a lack of support. Reading this book will give you the impetus to start actively moving forward towards a more inclusive form of feminism.EVERYONE SHOULD READ THIS BOOK. It is educational, insightful, and inspiring. Ms Kendall offers up vulnerable examples from her own life that highlight what she's speaking on, as well as giving practical info and examples of what this more inclusive feminism should look like. Plus, Ms Kendall doesn't hold back. She gets in your face with the facts because these issues are incredibly important but are still being overlooked. And we can't make progress until we help the least fortunate among us.Feminists, and especially us white ones, must move from performative allyship to being accomplices who actively divest from white supremacy. WE MUST LISTEN TO AND LEARN FROM the "Marginalized communities [that] have already developed strategies and solutions as they do their own internal work. Now mainstream feminism has to step up, has to get itself to a place where it spends more time offering resources and less time demanding validation."I will definitely need to reread this several times though as there is so much good information here that it's hard to absorb it all in just one read. I had so many highlights!

For anyone interested in understanding feminism from a perspective other than that of middle class white women; ‘Hood Feminism’ is a good start.

This book is an honest and real voice to a group that has been silenced throughout history. It explores feminism and racism in a way that is illuminating to how feminism is not just a word… but a result of a larger system of oppression that must be addressed in order to move forward. I HIGHLY recommend this book to any White Woman who claims the term “Feminist”… it’s a perspective that we all need to be exposed to. It’s not enough to live blindly in our “privileged,” but we must understand the multi-faceted world that we have been indoctrinated into.It’s an “easy read,” in terms of language and style, BUT it meant to be “uncomfortable” because reality is not “comfortable.” I applauded Mikki Kendall for lending her voice to every woman, while also not shying away from hard truths!

This book is amazing and eye opening. Everyone who claims to support women should read this with open hearts and minds.

Bought for my book club. True insight to what I still need to learn as a white woman in support of women of color. Highly recommend. Written from the heart with honesty and a passion to share with those who want and need to understand.