African American Women

Famous quotes containing the words african american, african, american and/or women:

    The treatment of African and African American culture in our education was no different from their treatment in Tarzan movies.
    Ishmael Reed (b. 1938)

    The confirmation of Clarence Thomas, one of the most conservative voices to be added to the [Supreme] Court in recent memory, carries a sobering message for the African- American community.... As he begins to make his mark upon the lives of African Americans, we must acknowledge that his successful nomination is due in no small measure to the support he received from black Americans.
    Kimberly Crenshaw (b. 1959)

    The American suffrage movement has been, until very recently, altogether a parlor affair, absolutely detached from the economic needs of the people.
    Emma Goldman (1869–1940)

    Brigitta: The women look so beautiful.
    Kurt: I think they look lovely.
    Louisa: You just say that because you’re scared of them.
    Kurt: Silly. Only grown-up men are scared of women.
    Ernest Lehman (b. 1920)