No woman is responsible for altering the psyche of her oppressor, even when that psyche is embodied in another woman.

Delicate in every way but oneGod knows we like archaic kinds of funChance is the only game I play with, babyWe let our battles choose us.

When I dare to be powerful - to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.

We have to consciously study how to be tender with each other until it becomes a habit because what was native has been stolen from us, the love of Black women for each other.