Black Quote by Audre Lorde
“Within the lesbian community I am Black, and within the Black community I am a lesbian. Any attack against Black people is a lesbian and gay issue, because I and thousands of other Black women are part of the lesbian community. Any attack against lesbians and gays is a Black issue, because thousands of lesbians and gay men are Black. There is no hierarchy of oppression.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Intersectionality and Solidarity, 1981
Oppression is interconnected; attacks on one group affect all, demanding unified resistance.
In simple terms: All forms of oppression are linked.
Key Takeaway
Stand together against any oppression.
Themes
intersectionality
solidarity
oppression
identity
activism
Mood
empowering
determined
Type
activist
inspirational
When to use this quote
- activism
- community organizing
- education
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
social justice
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can allies support intersecting struggles?
- What strategies unite diverse groups?
A Different Perspective
Balancing multiple identities can be emotionally taxing.
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