Brittney Cooper - Beyond Respectability The Intellectual Thought of Race Women

Brittany Cooper, an assistant professor at Rutgers University, discusses her journey into studying black women intellectuals. She highlights the importance of recognizing black women as intellectuals, not just activists. Cooper's work focuses on the intellectual contributions of black women from the 19th and 20th centuries, emphasizing figures like Ida B. Wells and Mary Church Terrell. Her book, 'Beyond Respectability,' aims to bring these women's stories to life and challenge the traditional narrative of black intellectual history.

What is Brittany Cooper's primary area of expertise?

How did Brittany Cooper's education at a black college influence her studies?

Name at least three black women intellectuals mentioned by Brittany Cooper.

What was the role of the National Association of Colored Women in the early 20th century?

Discuss the contributions of black women intellectuals to their communities as described by Brittany Cooper.

What is the title of Brittany Cooper's book, and what is its main focus?

How does Brittany Cooper aim to change the narrative around black women's intellectual history?