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Barbara Smith

Barbara Smith Biography

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According to limited available information, Barbara Smith (December 16, 1946 - September 13, 2010) was an American author known for her contributions to African American literature and feminist criticism. She held significant influence in the field of literary criticism.

According to limited available information, Barbara Smith (December 16, 1946 - September 13, 2010) was an American author known for her contributions to African American literature and feminist criticism. She held significant influence in the field of literary criticism.

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“Feminism is the political theory and practice that struggles to free all women: women of color, working-class women, poor women, disabled women, lesbians, old women—as well as white, economically privileged, heterosexual women. Anything less than this vision of total freedom is not feminism, but merely female self-aggrandizement.”

Book:The Truth That Never Hurts 25th anniversary edition: Writings on Race, Gender, and Freedom

Source: The Truth That Never Hurts 25th anniversary edition: Writings on Race, Gender, and Freedom

“Trust is to human relationships what faith is to gospel living. It is the beginning place, the foundation upon which more can be built. Where trust is, love can flourish.”

Love Life Humans Trust Built Foundation Trust In God Human Relationships

Author:Barbara Smith

“One of the greatest gifts of Black feminism to ourselves has been to make it a little easier simply to be Black and female.”

Littles Has Beens Black Feminism Easier Female Feminist Greatest Gifts

Book:Home Girls: A Black Feminist Anthology

Source: Home Girls: A Black Feminist Anthology

“Major problem for Black women, and all people of color, when we are challenged to oppose anti-Semitism, is our profound skepticism that white people can actually be oppressed.”

People Problem Black White Color Majors Profound Oppressed Black Women Anti Semitism Scepticism Major Problems

Author:Barbara Smith

“Black women, whose experience is unique, are seldom recognized as a particular social-cultural entity and are seldom thought to be important enough for serious scholarly consideration.”

Important Enough Social Black Particular Serious Unique Consideration Entity Black Women Scholarly

Author:Barbara Smith

About the Author

Born: December 16, 1946
Died: September 13, 2010
Known for: Author
Quotes: 5

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Home Girls: A Black Feminist AnthologyRelated source material

The Truth That Never Hurts 25th anniversary edition: Writings on Race, Gender, and FreedomRelated source material

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