Art, Activism, and Audre Lorde: How to Use Your Words to Change the World

Reed, Write, and Create

19-02-2024 • 18 mins

On episode 24 of the podcast, you’re getting a pep talk about art and activism, using the life and times of the incredible Audre Lorde as our role model. We’re talking about the intersection of identity, writing, and making the world a better place.

Audre Lorde was a Black feminist writer and activist who authored several books of poetry, essays, and memoir. Some of her most popular titles include, Sister Outsider, Zami: A New Spelling of My Name, and The Cancer Journals.

This episode will leave all my BIPOC writers motivated and inspired to change the world with their words. So, let’s go!

To Learn More about the Incredible Audre Lorde

Visit: The AudreLordeProject.com

Read: Warrior Poet: A Biography of Audre Lorde by Alexis de Veaux

Read: Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde

Read: Zami: A New Spelling of My Name by Audre Lorde

Read: The Cancer Journals by Audre Lorde

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