Quote by Audre Lorde

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.

We have to consciously study how to be tender with each othe

Summary

This quote highlights the need for intentional efforts to cultivate tenderness and love among Black women. It suggests that historical oppression and societal forces have robbed Black women of their innate capacity to support and care for each other. Therefore, it calls for a conscious study and reclamation of these qualities, transforming them into ingrained habits. The quote acknowledges the importance of nurturing and restoring love within the Black female community, recognizing it as a vital source of strength, resistance, and empowerment in the face of adversity.

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By Audre Lorde

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