“And I cried… for all of the women who stretched their bodies for civilizations, only to find ruins.”
Quote by Sonia Sanchez
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Sonia Sanchez
Sonia Sanchez is a renowned American poet, born on September 9, 1934. Her poetry is characterized by its focus on racial equality, women's liberation, and the culture of African Americans, and is considered an important representative of American black literature. more
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