*SIGNED/1st Edit* Believing, Journey to End Gender Violence, Anita Hill, HC/VG

Description: *SIGNED/1st Edit* Believing, Journey to End Gender Violence, Anita Hill, HC/VG. This hardcover, first edition, and first printing features a signed bookplate on the first page. The bookplate is from the Global Rights for Women's Annual Fall Event 2022. Inside the book, there was also a handwritten note from the event. The note was written by one of the board of directors to the recipients of the signed book. I will include it. The dust jacket shows very minimal wear/marks. The book shows very light shelf/corner wear, pictured. The bottom edges of the front and rear covers show a slight curl, rear cover pictured clearly in the last photo. The pages show no marks, stains, or tears. Item will be shipped carefully packaged. Please ask if you have any questions! Thanks for looking! Anita Hill is an American attorney, academic, and civil rights activist known for her pioneering work in addressing sexual harassment in the workplace. She was born on July 30, 1956, in Lone Tree, Oklahoma, United States. Hill earned her undergraduate degree in psychology from Oklahoma State University in 1977. She then pursued a law degree from Yale Law School, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 1980. After completing her education, Hill embarked on a career focused on civil rights and women's rights. In 1989, Hill became a professor of law at the University of Oklahoma, specializing in contract law and commercial law. However, it was during her tenure at the university that she gained national attention for her involvement in the confirmation hearings of Supreme Court Justice nominee Clarence Thomas. In 1991, Hill accused Clarence Thomas, who was then her former supervisor at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), of sexual harassment. Her testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee during the confirmation hearings brought the issue of workplace sexual harassment into the national spotlight. Despite Hill's detailed and compelling testimony, Thomas was ultimately confirmed to the Supreme Court. Anita Hill's courage in speaking out about her experiences sparked a national conversation on sexual harassment and led to significant changes in public attitudes and policies. Many credit her with empowering other survivors of harassment to come forward and seek justice. Following the hearings, Hill continued her career in academia and advocacy. She served as a professor of law at Brandeis University and later at Heller School for Social Policy and Management. Hill also worked with various organizations dedicated to addressing civil rights issues, gender equality, and workplace fairness. In recent years, Anita Hill has remained actively involved in public discourse and advocacy. She has spoken out on numerous occasions about the need for systemic change to combat sexual harassment and promote gender equity in various industries and institutions. Hill has also published several books, including "Speaking Truth to Power" and "Reimagining Equality: Stories of Gender, Race, and Finding Home." Anita Hill's legacy is characterized by her bravery in standing up against sexual harassment and her ongoing commitment to social justice. Her contributions have had a lasting impact on the national conversation surrounding workplace misconduct, making her an influential figure in the fight for gender equality.

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