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Author : Audre Lorde

Audre Lorde was a pioneering Black feminist and a powerful voice in the realms of poetry and social justice. Her literary career took off in the 1960s, with her work appearing in Langston Hughes' anthology, *New Negro Poets, USA*, as well as in various international collections and Black literary magazines. A committed activist, Lorde engaged deeply with the civil rights, anti-war, and feminist movements during this time. Her debut poetry collection, *The First Cities* (1968), edited by her friend Diane di Prima, marked the beginning of her influential journey, wherein her Black identity resonated throughout her work. Her subsequent volume, *Cables to Rage* (1970), explored themes of love and motherhood while affirming her identity and experiences as a lesbian. Lorde's literary contributions continued to advocate for lesbian and gay rights, and she co-founded Kitchen Table: Women of Color Press in 1980, the first U.S. publisher dedicated to women of color. She served as the State Poet of New York from 1991 to 1992, leaving an enduring legacy as a champion for marginalized voices.