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And Other EssaysAudre Lorde Foreword by Sonia SanchezAfrican-American, lesbian, feminist, poet, activist — Audre Lorde possessed a multifaceted identity and was ahead of her time in her examination of inter-sectionality, and her writing powerfully explores how to assert oneself against hostile systems with an urgency that's especially resonant today. These increasingly influential writings from the 1980s include her thoughts on the radical implications of self-love while living with cancer as well as essays on racism, lesbian culture, and political activism. 144pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

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American Book Award-winner by the prominent feminist & civil rights advocate

Author ProfileThe African-American poet and essayist Audre Lorde (1934–1992) dedicated her life and creative talents to the battle against racism, sexism, and homophobia. In addition to her critically acclaimed The Cancer Journals, Lorde’s works include The Black Unicorn, The First Cities, Cables to Rage, From a Land Where Other People Live, and Coal.

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