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Bell Hooks

No other group in America has so had their identity socialized out of existence as have black women... When black people are talked about the focus tends to be on black men and when women are talked about the focus tends to be on white women.

Bell Hooks

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Bell Hooks is saying that black women are often overlooked and erased in conversations about both race and gender. When people discuss black issues, they usually focus on black men, and when they talk about women’s issues, they usually focus on white women, leaving black women invisible.

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