{"title":"Tanisha Ford","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the compelling works of Tanisha Ford, a distinguished author known for her insightful explorations into culture, identity, and social change. Her writing is particularly celebrated in the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category, where she offers readers a profound glimpse into the lives of influential figures and movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in this collection is \u003cem\u003eOur Secret Society\u003c\/em\u003e, a book that delves into the intricate networks of Black elite women who played pivotal roles in shaping cultural and political landscapes. Ford's meticulous research and engaging storytelling shine through, as she unveils the lesser-known but incredibly impactful contributions of these women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy delving into Tanisha Ford's books, you'll not only enrich your understanding of personal narratives and historical complexities but also gain a new appreciation for the vibrant tapestry of society and how it is woven by diverse and dynamic voices. Ford's ability to connect the past with contemporary issues makes her writing both timeless and timely, inviting readers on a thought-provoking journey through the pages of history and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"our-secret-society-by-tanisha-ford-9780063115729","title":"Our Secret Society","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINNER 2024 NAACP IMAGE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING LITERARY WORK BIOGRAPHY\/AUTOBIOGRAPHY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn engrossing social history of the unsinkable Mollie Moon, the stylish founder of the National Urban League Guild and fundraiser extraordinaire who reigned over the glittering \"Beaux Arts Ball,” the social event of New York and Harlem society for fifty years—a glamorous soirée rivaling today’s Met Gala, drawing America’s wealthy and cultured, both Black and white.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur Secret Society\u003c\/em\u003e brilliantly illuminates a little known yet highly significant aspect of the civil rights movement that has been long overlooked—the powerhouse fundraising effort that supported the movement—the luncheons, galas, cabarets, and travelling exhibitions attended by middle-class and working-class Black families, the Negro press, and titans of industry, including Winthrop Rockefeller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo one knew this world better or ruled over it with more authority than Mollie Moon. With her husband Henry Lee Moon, the longtime publicist for the NAACP, Mollie became half of one of the most influential couples of the period. Vivacious and intellectually curious, Mollie frequently hosted political salons attended by guests ranging from Langston Hughes to Lorraine Hansberry. As the president of the National Urban League Guild, the fundraising arm of the National Urban League, Mollie raised millions to fund grassroots activists battling for economic justice and racial equality. She was a force behind the mutual aid network that connected Black churches, domestic and blue-collar labourers, social clubs, and sororities and fraternities across the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHistorian and cultural critic Tanisha C. Ford brings Mollie into focus as never before, charting her rise from Jim Crow Mississippi to doyenne of Manhattan and Harlem, where she became one of the most influential philanthropists of her time—a woman feared, resented, yet widely respected. She chronicles Mollie’s larger-than-life antics through exhaustive research, never-before-revealed letters, and dozens of interviews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur Secret Society\u003c\/em\u003e ushers us into a world with its own rhythm and rules, led by its own Who’s Who of African Americans in politics, sports, business, and entertainment. It is both a searing portrait of a remarkable period in America, spanning from the early 1930s through the late 1960s, and a strategic economic blueprint today’s activists can emulate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur Secret Society\u003c\/em\u003e includes 16 pages of never-before-seen photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845397336300,"sku":"9780063115729","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12361393482210.jpg?v=1758877058"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/tanisha-ford.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}