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“My father was both the person who gave me reason to learn how to fight and the one who taught me the basics of fighting. He would tell me that if it was a big fight, it would probably be uneven, it wouldn't be fair”

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June Jordan

June Jordan was a prominent American poet, born on July 9, 1936, and passed away on June 14, 2002. Her poetry addressed a wide range of themes including race, gender, and social justice, known for its profound emotion and strong political consciousness. more

“We need everybody and all that we are. We need to know and make known the complete, constantly unfolding, complicated heritage that is our black experience. We should absolutely resist the superstar, one at a time mentality that threatens the varied and resilient, flexible wealth of our Black future.”

Knows Needs Should Black Wealth Known Complicated Heritage Mentality Flexible Unfolding Resilient Superstar

Book:Civil Wars

Source: Civil Wars

“Giving generously in romantic relationships, and in all other bonds, means recognizing when the other person needs our attention. Attention is an important resource.”

Needs Giving Mean Persons Important Attention Resources Recognizing Romantic Relationship

Author:Bell Hooks

“Couples who rarely or never have sex can know lifelong love.”

Knows Sex Couple Lifelong Lifelong Love

Author:Bell Hooks

“Women are often belittled for trying to resurrect these men and bring them back to life and to love. They are in a world that would be even more alienated and violent if caring women did not do the work of teaching men who have lost touch with themselves how to love again. This labor of love is futile only when the men in question refuse to awaken, refuse growth. At this point it is a gesture of self-love for women to break their commitment and move on.”