The fact that the adult American Negro female emerges a formidable cha…

Maya Angelou
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The fact that the adult American Negro female emerges a formidable character is often met with amazement, distaste and even belligerance. It is seldom accepted as an inevitable outcome of the struggle won by survivors, and deserves respect if not enthusiastic acceptance. ✨ 1970 I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, ch.34
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