"We believe that sexual politics under patriarchy is as pervasive in black women's lives as are the politics of class and race."
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About Barbara Smith
Barbara Smith is an American feminist, socialist, and author. She was born in 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio. Smith co-founded the Combahee River Collective in 1974, a black feminist organization instrumental in shaping contemporary intersectional feminism. She has written several books and essays advocating for black women's rights, LGBTQ+ activism, and social justice.
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