I'm a feminist. I've been a female for a long time now. It'd be stupid not to be on my own side.

A Woman in harmony with her spirit is like a river flowing. She goes where she will without pretense and arrives at her destination prepared to be herself and only herself

Women should be tough, tender, laugh as much as possible, and live long lives. The struggle for equality continues unabated, and the woman warrior who is armed with wit and courage will be among the first to celebrate victory.

Love liberates. Love - not sentimentality, not mush - but true love gives you enough courage that you can say to somebody, "Don't do that, baby." And the person will know you're not preaching but teaching.

Something made greater by ourselves and in turn that makes us greater.

I know that I've been guided by God. I am obedient.

I write because I am a Black woman, listening attentively to her people.