Queer Poetry Spotlight Series: Audre Lorde & Adrienne Rich

Audre Lorde is expressing her commitment to writing as a means of giving a voice to women who are silenced or oppressed. She highlights that societal expectations often instill fear, causing some women to remain voiceless. Lorde sees her writing as an act of defiance against this silence, aiming to amplify the stories of those muted by societal norms. In doing so, she empowers individuals to step into the light of their own narratives, encouraging a reclaiming of personal stories and experiences

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55 Inspiring Audre Lorde Quotes

'A Mighty Voice': Black feminist intellectual Audre Lorde's essay book is reissued