“A major problem for Black women, and all people of color, when we are challenged…” — Barbara Smith

Black women, whose experience is unique, are seldom recognized as a particular social-cultural entity and are seldom thought to be important enough for serious scholarly consideration.

This invisibility, however, means that the opportunities for creative research are infinite.

Black women as a group have never been fools. We couldn't afford to be.

You can only paint through your experience and sub-consciousness.