When Bush Says Democracy, I Often Wonder

Black Women Have Had To Develop A Larger Vision Of Our Society Than Perhaps Any Other Group. They Have Had To Understand White Men, White Women, And Black Men. And They Have Had To Understand Themselves. When Black Women Win Victories, It Is A Boost For Virtually Every Segment Of Society.

I’m A Feminist So I Believe In Inhabiting Contradictions. I Believe In Making Contradictions Productive, Not In Having To Choose One Side Or The Other Side. As Opposed To Choosing Either Or, Choosing Both.

I Never Saw Myself As An Individual Who Had Any Particular Leadership Powers.

But At The Same Time You Can't Assume That Making A Difference 20 Years Ago Is Going To Allow You To Sort Of Live On The Laurels Of Those Victories For The Rest Of Your Life

You Can Never Stop And As Older People, We Have To Learn How To Take Leadership From The Youth And I Guess I Would Say That This Is What I'm Attempting To Do Right Now.