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Quote by Audre Lorde

“...my experience with people who tried to label me was that they usually did it to either dismiss me or use me.”

Quote by Audre Lorde

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Audre Lorde, an American writer, poet, and speaker, was born on February 18, 1934, and passed away on November 17, 1992. Known for her profound insights into race, gender, and sexual orientation, her work encompasses poetry, prose, and novels, which have had a profound impact on contemporary literature and social movements. more

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