Quote by Audre Lorde
In discussions around the hiring and firing of Black faculty at un

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

Other quotes by Audre Lorde

But, on the other hand, I get bored with racism too and recognize that there are still many things to be said about a Black person and a White person loving each other in a racist society. – Audre Lorde

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Society
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When I use my strength in the service of my vision it makes no difference whether or not I am afraid. – Audre Lorde

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strength
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I remember how being young and black and gay and lonely felt. A lot of it was fine, feeling I had the truth and the light and the key, but a lot of it was purely hell. – Audre Lorde

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Women like myself, CEOs, can pave the way for more women to get to the top. – Andrea Jung

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Its always wonderful to get to know women, with the mystery and the joy and the depth. If you can make a woman laugh, youre seeing the most beautiful thing on Gods Earth. – Keanu Reeves

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