Our poems formulate the implications of ourselves, what we feel within and dare make real (or bring action into accordance with), our fears, our hope… - Audre Lorde

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Our poems formulate the implications of ourselves, what we feel within and dare make real (or bring action into accordance with), our fears, our hopes, our most cherished terrors.

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About Audre Lorde

Audre Geraldine Lorde (18 February 1934 – 17 November 1992) was a black writer, feminist, womanist, lesbian, and civil rights activist. Her poems and prose largely deal with issues related to civil rights, feminism, and the exploration of black female identity.

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Birth Name: Audrey Geraldine Lorde
Alternative Names: Gamba Adisa Rey Domini
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When patriarchy dismisses us, it encourages our murderers. When feminist theory dismisses us, it encourages its own demise.

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