Barbara Smith Quotes

Black women as a group have never been fools. We couldn't afford to be... view

By: Barbara Smith

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This invisibility, however, means that the opportunities for creative research are infinite... view

By: Barbara Smith

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One of the greatest gifts of Black feminism to ourselves has been to make it a little easier simply to be Black and female... view

By: Barbara Smith

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Trust is to human relationships what faith is to gospel living. It is the beginning place, the foundation upon which more can be built. Where trust is, love can flourish... view

By: Barbara Smith

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You can only paint through your experience and sub-consciousness... view

By: Barbara Smith

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A major problem for Black women, and all people of color, when we are challenged to oppose anti-Semitism, is our profound scepticism that white people can actually be oppressed... view

By: Barbara Smith

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Black women, whose experience is unique, are seldom recognized as a particular social-cultural entity and are seldom thought to be important enough for serious scholarly consideration... view

By: Barbara Smith

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