Focus, originally titled Maiden Voyage, in front of them.]]> ]]>
In December 1979, Borde was arrested for trespassing and assaulting a police officer (charges that were later dropped). In turn, Borde filed complaints of assault and battery against a Boston police officer involved in her arrest--a two-day trial ended in acquittal of the officer. The Combahee River Collective was a Black feminist collective active in Boston from 1974 to 1980. They are known for developing the Combahee River Collective Statement.

From left to right: Beverly Smith, Barbara Smith, two unidentified women.

With thanks to Susan Fleischmann for additional metadata (28 January 2021).]]>