Each time a national liberation victory is won I applaud and support it. It means we are one step closer to ending the madness that we live under. It… - Pat Parker

As to the question of abortion, I am appalled at the presumptions of men. The question is whether or not we have control of our bodies which in turn means control of our community and its growth. I believe that Black women are as intelligent as white women and we know when to have babies or not. And I want no man regardless of color to tell me when and where to bear children.

People, get ready! If you are racist, sexist, classist, or homophobic, my child is going to think you are strange.

It is not easy even with consciousness to discard the environmental trappings that accompany most art forms. Most of us still expect to see classical musicians in white blouses and long black skirts-but we are changing and growing.