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“Love is a choice -- not simply, or necessarily, a rational choice, but rather a willingness to be present to others without pretense or guile.”

Quote by Carter Heyward

Book:Our Passion for Justice: Images of Power, Sexuality, and Liberation

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Our Passion for Justice: Images of Power, Sexuality, and Liberation

Our Passion for Justice delves into the multifaceted themes of power dynamics, sexual expression, and the quest for liberation. The book examines these concepts through a diverse array of visual and textual representations, offering a nuanced understanding of the social and cultural contexts in which they arise. more

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Carter Heyward, born in 1945, is an enigmatic figure whose profession and category remain unknown. more

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