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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.

Audre Lorde

Women

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Audre Lorde is saying that Black women must intentionally learn and practice kindness toward one another because their natural ability to care deeply has been taken away by outside forces. This deliberate effort is necessary to rebuild a sense of mutual love that has been lost over time.

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