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I Still Believe Anita Hill by Cindy Greenberg, Cynthia Greenberg, Jamia Wilson, Amy Richards
5.0
I finished reading I STILL BELIEVE ANITA HILL on the subway this morning. It ends with an excerpt of Anita Hill's testimony. At 10 AM, I then listened to Dr. Christine Blasey Ford's testimony - so my reading of this collection was intentionally timely. This remarkable anthology contains speeches, essays, poetry and conversations held at the conference marking the 20th anniversary of Anita Hill's brave testimony in Clarence Thomas's Supreme Court confirmation hearings.
This book is important - it places Hill's testimony in historical context, talks critically about the role of race and intraracial dynamics. Hill's legacy is undeniable - she set off a wave of women running for office, and more women come forward now when they are being sexually harassed at work. It, however, was disheartening to read today, watching Dr. Blasey Ford bravely testify, and feeling like little has changed in the 27 years since Hill went through the toughest experience of her life. I recommend reading this book.
This book is important - it places Hill's testimony in historical context, talks critically about the role of race and intraracial dynamics. Hill's legacy is undeniable - she set off a wave of women running for office, and more women come forward now when they are being sexually harassed at work. It, however, was disheartening to read today, watching Dr. Blasey Ford bravely testify, and feeling like little has changed in the 27 years since Hill went through the toughest experience of her life. I recommend reading this book.