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“This book, through its photographs, words, and art, focuses on the vast contributions of women members of the Black Panther Party (BPP). By 1969, women accounted for more than half of the party membership. Women from every state in the U.S. — and internationally, across the world — were drawn to the possibility of a transformative movement for freedom. These women, Comrade Sisters, were mothers, sisters, aunties, cooks, housecleaners, churchgoers, middle and high school students, students at Historical Black Colleges and universities (HBCU), teachers, artists, factory and retail workers, poets, dancers, writers, and musicians, all called by the model of the BPP. We were young and full of love for all people. If the government won’t take care of its people, we will do it ourselves. We will serve the people, body and soul.”

- Ericka Huggins