A Quote by Barbara Smith

Black women, whose experience is unique, are seldom recognized as a particular social-cultural entity and are seldom thought to be important enough for serious scholarly consideration.

Barbara Smith

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Barbara Smith
American - Activist
Born: December 16, 1946

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