When we create out of our experiences, as feminists of color, women of color, we have to develop those structures that will present and circulate our culture.

...and that visibility which makes us most vulnerable is that which also is the source of our greatest strength.

My fear of anger taught me nothing.

Anger, used, does not destroy. Hatred does.

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.

How a diamond comes into a knot of flame How a sound comes into a word, coloured By who pays what for speaking. Some words are open. Love is a word another kind of open — As a diamond comes into a knot of flame I am black because I come from the earth's inside. Take my word for jewel in your open light.

Afraid is a country with no exit visas.