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“I have this problem where it's like'I can never stop thinking. For instance, I find myself obsessing over the treatment of black women and girls by black men'the fact that black men have a special prejudice against black women and generally don't protect them or attempt to understand them, and I cry an awful lot about that.”

Quote by Kola Boof

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Kola Boof is a renowned author, born on March 3, 1969. Her works span various genres, including autobiography, novels, and poetry. Boof is known for her unique writing style and her focus on women's experiences. more

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