a lot of people want to be just artists, not politicians-just want to write. But I will say this quite frankly: whether you click off right now or no… - Jewelle Gomez

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a lot of people want to be just artists, not politicians-just want to write. But I will say this quite frankly: whether you click off right now or not, as long as you are a human being, you are a part of a political interaction. You cannot get away from it...As writers and editors and publishers and readers, we are in a position to use that political awareness to postulate a more inclusive, more just world.

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About Jewelle Gomez

Jewelle Gomez (born September 11, 1948) is an author, poet, critic and playwright who lives in the USA. Her art centers on women's experiences, particularly those of LGBTQ women of color.

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