The failure of academic feminists to recognize difference as a crucial strength is a failure to reach beyond the first patriarchal lesson. In our world, divide and conquer must become define and empower.

Next time, ask: What's the worst that will happen? Then push yourself a little further than you dare.

When we speak we are afraid our words will not be heard or welcomed. But when we are silent, we are still afraid. So it is better to speak.

If our history has taught us anything, it is that action for change directed against the external conditions of our oppressions is not enough.

The transformation of silence into language and action is an act of self-revelation .

You are the one that you are looking for.

Every Black woman in America lives her life somewhere along a wide curve of ancient and unexpressed angers.