Quotes by Barbara Smith

Barbara Smith

American lesbian feminist and socialist

Lived from: 1946 -

Born: 16 december 1946

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  • A major problem for Black women, and all people of color, when we are challenged to oppose anti-Semitism, is our profound scepticism that white people can actually be oppressed.
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  • Black women as a group have never been fools. We couldn't afford to be.
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  • 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.
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  • One of the greatest gifts of Black feminism to ourselves has been to make it a little easier simply to be Black and female.
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  • This invisibility [of Black women], however, means that the opportunities for creative research are infinite.
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  • This invisibility, however, means that the opportunities for creative research are infinite.
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  • Trust is to human relationships what faith is to gospel living. It is the beginning place, the foundation upon which more can be built. Where trust is, love can flourish.
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  • You can only paint through your experience and sub-consciousness.
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What are the most famous quotes from Barbara Smith?

The two most famous quotes from Barbara Smith are:

  • "A major problem for Black women, and all people of color, when we are challenged to oppose anti-Semitism, is our profound scepticism that white people can actually be oppressed."
  • "Black women as a group have never been fools. We couldn't afford to be."

When did Barbara Smith live?

Barbara Smith is still alive and was born in 1946.