"But what of black women?… I most sincerely doubt if any other race of women could have brought its fineness up through so devilish a fire."― W. E. B. Du Bois Topic(s): WomenMore From W. E. B. Du Bois"The power of the ballot we need in sheer defense, else what shall save us from a second slavery?""An American, a Negro… two souls, two thoughts, two unreconciled strivings; two warring ideals in one dark body, whose dogged strength alone keeps it from being torn asunder.""A little less complaint and whining, and a little more dogged work and manly striving, would do us more credit than a thousand civil rights bills."More In Women"Somebody asked me earlier if I thought it was really important to tell stories about women’s struggles. And I said yes, but at the same time, it’s also important to tell stories about women’s triumphs, women being slackers, women being criminals, women being heroes."― Diablo Cody"But the true feminist deals out of a lesbian consciousness whether or not she ever sleeps with women."― Audre Lorde"Music was the first thing I did where I was naturally talented."― Miranda Lambert