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“Reappraise the past, re-evaluate where we've been, clarify where we are, and predict or anticipate where we are headed. . . .”

Quote by Toni Cade Bambara

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Toni Cade Bambara

Toni Cade Bambara, an American author, screenwriter, and activist, was born on March 25, 1939, and passed away on December 9, 1995. Known for her work that focused on the lives of African American women, she explored themes of race, gender, and social justice in her writings. more

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