Vera Stark is a fabulous force of nature.

Domestic violence is the front line of the war against women.

Feminism is to sexism what black nationalism is to racism; the most rational response to the problem.

Many times, what people call 'writer's block' is the confusion that happens when a writer has a great idea, but their writing skill is not up to the task of putting that idea down on paper. I think that learning the craft of writing is critical.

you can't know the meaning of the lesson until class is over!

I think the black community is no different from any other community. We need to take responsibility for how we live together. We need to be personally responsible for keeping our streets clean, our schools safe, and our houses peaceful.

Discomfort is always a necessary part of enlightenment.