"It's a struggle but that's why we exist, so that another generation of Lesbians of color will not have to invent themselves, or their history, all over again."

"The failure of academic feminists to recognize difference as a crucial strength is a failure to reach beyond the first patriarchal lesson. In our world, divide and conquer must become define and empower."

"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."

"Black women are programmed to define ourselves within this male attention and to compete with each other for it rather than to recognize and move upon our common interests."

"George W. Bush is a leader, and that's what we need in the White House. George Bush is someone you can believe and trust."

"Our faith comes in moments our vice is habitual."

"I hope Obama gets scary in the next four years, 'cuz he ain't gotta worry about getting re-elected."

"I never really thought of myself as depressed so much as paralyzed by hope."