The quality of light by which we scrutinize our lives has direct bearing upon the product which we live, and upon the changes which we hope to bring about through those lives. Audre Lorde bearbringdirect Change image and share on social
In discussions around the hiring and firing of Black faculty at universities, the charge is frequently heard that Black women are more easily hired than are Black men. Audre Lorde blackchargediscussion Change image and share on social
I can't really define it in sexual terms alone although our sexuality is so energizing why not enjoy it too? Audre Lorde defineenergizeenjoy Change image and share on social
But the true feminist deals out of a lesbian consciousness whether or not she ever sleeps with women. Audre Lorde consciousnessdealfeminist Change image and share on social
You know how fighting fish do it? They blow bubbles and in each one of those bubbles is an egg and they float the egg up to the surface. They keep this whole heavy nest of eggs floating, and they're constantly repairing it. It's as if they live in both elements. Audre Lorde blowbubbleconstantly share on social
There are no new ideas. There are only new ways of making them felt. Audre Lorde feltideamake Change image and share on social
Black women sharing close ties with each other, politically or emotionally, are not the enemies of Black men. Audre Lorde blackcloseemotionally Change image and share on social
The sixties were characterized by a heady belief in instantaneous solutions. Audre Lorde beliefcharacterizeheady Change image and share on social
The sharing of joy, whether physical, emotional, psychic, or intellectual, forms a bridge between the sharers which can be the basis for understanding much of what is not shared between them, and lessens the threat of their difference. Audre Lorde basisbridgedifference share on social
