Black Panther Woman: The Political and Spiritual Life of Ericka Huggins
Winner, 2026 Lammy Awards: Lesbian Memoir/Biography, given by Lambda Literary
Finalist, 2026 ASALH Book Prize, given by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History
The first biography of Ericka Huggins, a queer Black woman who brought spiritual self-care practices to the Black Panther Party.
Mary Phillips tells the story of what it meant to be a radical Black Panther Party queer woman, navigating extraordinary challenges, and beating enormous odds including carceral violence, political repression, and state terror while also balancing motherhood and thriving through her unwavering commitment to spiritual practices.
