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Audre Lorde

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Audre Geraldine Lorde was a pioneering African American poet, essayist, and activist whose work explored the intersections of race, class, gender, and sexuality. Born in 1934 in New York City, Lorde published numerous volumes of poetry and essays that confronted social injustices and celebrated the beauty and resilience of marginalized communities. She was a prominent voice in the feminist and civil rights movements, advocating for the empowerment of women and people of color. Lorde's writing continues to inspire and provoke critical discussions about identity, power, and social change.


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Quote Left Poetry is not only dream and vision; it is the skeleton architecture of our lives. It lays the foundations for a future of change, a bridge ac... Quote Right
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Quote Left Art is not living. It is the use of living. Quote Right
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Quote Left Even the smallest victory is never to be taken for granted. Each victory must be applauded... Quote Right
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Quote Left Our feelings are our most genuine paths to knowledge. Quote Right
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Quote Left ...I have a duty to speak the truth as I see it and to share not just my triumphs, not just the things that felt good, but the pain, the inten... Quote Right
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