Quote by Toni Morrison

I merged those two words, black and feminist, because I was surrounded by black women who were very tough and and who always assumed they had to work and rear children and manage homes.

I merged those two words, black and feminist, because I was

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The speaker merged the terms "black" and "feminist" due to their personal experience being surrounded by strong black women who consistently took on the roles of breadwinners, caregivers, and household managers. By combining these words, the speaker acknowledges and appreciates the resilience and determination of black women in their community.

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