It is a distortion of the notion of romantic love to want to see obedience as the quintessential expression of respect.

One of the things that we must do as teachers is twirl around and around, and find out what works with the situation that we're in. Our models might not work. And that twirling, changing, is part of the empowerment.

Feminist politics aims to end domination, to free us to be who we are - to live lives where we love justice, where we can live in peace. Feminism is for everybody.

Teaching Black Studies, I find that students are quick to label a black person who has grown up in a predominantly white setting and attended similar schools as "not black enough." ...Our concept of black experience has been too narrow and constricting.

To teach in a manner that respects and cares for the souls of our students is essential if we are to provide the necessary conditions where learning can most deeply and intimately begin.

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

Knowledge rooted in experience shapes what we value and as a consequence how we know what we know as well as how we use what we know.