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.

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.
BARBARA SMITH

Foundation Life Love Trust
One of the greatest gifts of Black feminism to ourselves has been to make it a little easier simply to be Black and female.
BARBARA SMITH

Black Feminism Feminist
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.
BARBARA SMITH

Black Important Unique
Major problem for Black women, and all people of color, when we are challenged to oppose anti-Semitism, is our profound skepticism that white people can actually be oppressed.
BARBARA SMITH

Color People Problem Profound White

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