An incredibly thoughtful and informative analysis of the history and tradition of anti-Black misogyny in the country and how it impacts the culture of the United States. Bailey, who coined the term "misogynoir," covers this topic in depth, but still makes it very accessible. This is required reading for anyone that needs to educated on this subject (*cough* anyone that's not a Black woman *cough*). (Also, extra props to Bailey for both inclusion and highlighting of Black transwomen on this issues, which is so very important.)