Power in Words: A Glossary of Political Terms for Civic Engagement and Black Liberation is a teaching and learning tool designed to decode the language of politics, justice, and democracy. Words are never neutral; they shape how laws are written, how movements are understood, and how communities claim power. This glossary brings clarity to complex terms, situating them in historical context and connecting them to the lived experiences of marginalized people.
 
From Black Feminism to COINTELPRO, from Civil Rights Movement to Mass Incarceration, each entry offers a definition, historical grounding, and a discussion prompt to spark dialogue. Whether used in classrooms, study circles, or community forums, Power in Words equips readers to recognize how language frames debates, influences policy, and impacts everyday lives.