A Taste of Power by Elaine Brown

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Abstract

A Taste of Power by Elaine Brown is a memoir chronicling her rise to leadership within the Black Panther Party, detailing personal and political transformation amid the turbulent era of the civil rights movement. Born into a world of racial oppression and gender inequality, Brown navigated a male-dominated organization, challenging internal hierarchies while embracing revolutionary ideals. Through vivid personal narratives and reflections on power dynamics, she exposes the inner workings, ideological debates, and personal sacrifices of the party. The memoir is both a testament to resilience and a critical exploration of the complexities of power, identity, and liberation in America.

Author

• Toniqua C. Mikell, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth