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Barbara Smith is a renowned American activist, scholar, and writer, who has dedicated her life to advocating for racial and gender equality. As one of the founding members of the Black feminist movement, she has played a critical role in advancing the rights of African American women. Through her leadership, writings, and activism, Smith continues to inspire others to challenge injustice, embrace intersectionality, and stand up for marginalized communities. Her impact has profoundly shaped social justice movements, both in the U.S. and globally.
"One of the greatest gifts of Black feminism to ourselves has been to make it a little easier simply to be Black and female."
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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."

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

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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."
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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."

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

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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."
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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."

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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."
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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."

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

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