Audre Lorde

Audre Lorde, a black lesbian mother and warrior poet, used her voice to fight against injustice. Born in Harlem in 1934, she found solace in poetry, which helped her express her true self. Her writing journey began with a publication in 17 Magazine, leading her to embrace her identity as a lesbian and an artist. In the 1960s, she became an influential figure in civil rights, anti-war, and women's liberation movements. Despite a breast cancer diagnosis in the 1970s, she continued to write and advocate for change. Her works, including 'Sister Outsider' and 'Zami', emphasize solidarity among women to combat systemic discrimination. Lorde's legacy endures through her collected poems, inspiring new generations to challenge societal inequalities.

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