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“How simple a thing it seems to me that to know ourselves as we are, we must know our mothers names.”

Alice Walker · Mom

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In my work and in myself I reflect black people, women and men, as I reflect others. One day even the most self-protective ones will look into the mirror I provide and not be afraid.

Women

Alice Walker

I don't call myself a Buddhist. I'm a free spirit. I believe I'm here on earth to admire and enjoy it that's my religion.

Religion

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Clearly older women and especially older women who have led an active life or elder women who successfully maneuver through their own family life have so much to teach us about sharing, patience, and wisdom.

Family

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I'm sure we, the American people, are the butt of jokes by those in power.

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