No other group in America has so had their identity socialized out of existence as have black women... When black people are talked about the focus tends to be on black men; and when women are talked about the focus tends to be on white women.

A generous heart is always open, always ready to receive our going and coming. In the midst of such love we need never fear abandonment. This is the most precious gift true love offers - the experience of knowing we always belong.

Even when people capitalize my name, I don't freak out, even though that would not be my choice.

Usually, when people talk about the "strength" of black women . . . . they ignore the reality that to be strong in the face of oppression is not the same as overcoming oppression, that endurance is not to be confused with transformation.

When we face pain in relationships our first response is often to sever bonds rather than to maintain commitment.

I think the Women's movement has had a major impact on everybody's lives in our nation and in the world as a whole.

America is a country that would rather talk about race than class.