The Combahee River Collective Statement

The Combahee River Collective Statement, published in April 1977, is a landmark declaration from a Black feminist lesbian organization based in Boston. Co-authored by activists like Demita Frazier, this powerful document articulated the unique oppressions faced by Black women, arguing that liberation struggles must simultaneously address racism, sexism, and class oppression. The Collective's insights were foundational to the development of intersectional theory, even before the term was coined, emphasizing how different forms of oppression interconnect.