6 Talks By Brilliant Black Women You Need To Watch

With her new show, Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry brought black brilliance to broader audience. But those of us who have the pleasure of interacting similarly brilliant black women daily know Melissa is the rule not the exception.


This Women's History Month, we're taking a moment to celebrate the genius of Black women scholars by compiling a few of their most riveting lectures and discussions. You'll need an afternoon or two to get through them all, but it will be worth it. Trust us.

In Conversation: Michaela Angela Davis and Melissa Harris-Perry  

bell hooks: Ending Domination — The Struggle Continues

Michelle Alexander: Drug War Racism

Cathy Cohen: Beyond Bullying, Marriage, and Military: Race, Radicalism and Queer Politics

Mary Pattillo: Black Middle Class

Angela Davis: How Does Change Happen?
Which Black woman scholar has most impacted you?