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In *Living as a Lesbian*, African‑American poet Cheryl Clarke presents a series of bold poems that explore themes of blackness, anger, loss, and the experience of being a lesbian. The work combines personal reflection with passionate commentary on identity, sexuality, and the complexities of race and gender. Clarke’s voice is uncompromising and candid, laying bare the intersections of her cultural, sexual, and artistic worlds. Her verse confronts the hard realities of both external prejudice and internal struggle, while celebrating resilience and self‑affirmation in a society that often marginalizes black women and LGBTQ+ community members.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry
Authors: Cheryl Clarke
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