Audre Lorde

Audre Lorde was an American poet, essayist, librarian, and feminist activist whose writing confronted racism, sexism, classism, and homophobia. Her major works include *The Black Unicorn*, *The Cancer Journals*, *Zami: A New Spelling of My Name*, and *Sister Outsider*. She also co-founded Kitchen Table: Women of Color Press and taught at institutions including John Jay College and Hunter College.