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Sherley Anne Williams (August 25, 1944 - July 6, 1999) was an American poet known for her profound insights into racial, gender, and social issues. Her work blends poetry, prose, and drama, showcasing rich emotions and deep social consciousness.

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Men Writing Women Relationships Records Gender

Author:Sherley Anne Williams

“Seem like they been wid each otha long nough now fo them to stop all that foolishness." Huh; you jes mad cause you ain't got nobody to be foolish wid.”

Romance Relationships Jealousy Foolishness

Author:Sherley Anne Williams

“The blues records of each decade explain something about the philosophical basis of our lives as black people. ... Blues is a basis of historical continuity for black people. It is a ritualized way of talking about ourselves and passing it on.”

People Way Black Talking Music Records Our Lives Bases Philosophical Historical Decades Passing Passings Black People Continuity Way Of Talking Passing It

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“These is old blues / and I sing em like any woman do. / These the old blues / and I sing em, sing em, sing em. Just like any woman do. / My life ain't done yet. / Naw. My song ain't through.”

Done Song Women Music Ems

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“This is what I hold against slavery. May come a time when I forgive - cause I don't think I'm set up to forget - the beatings, the selling, the killings, but I don't think I ever forgive the ignorance they kept us in.”

Thinking May Causes Forget Ignorance Slavery Forgiving Killing Selling

Author:Sherley Anne Williams

“I think writing is really a process of communication. . . . It's the sense of being in contact with people who are part of a particular audience that really makes a difference to me in writing.”

People Thinking Writing Process Differences Audience Particular Communication Contact Making A Difference

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“A startling and engrossing commentary on the complex actuality and continuing heritage of American slavery.”

Slavery Complexes Heritage Continuing Commentary Actuality American Slavery

Author:Sherley Anne Williams

About the Author

Born: August 25, 1944
Died: July 6, 1999
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 7

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