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"She [Ursula] reminds us of the Black conjure women who have dotted our history for centuries. And like many conjure women, Ursula is read as evil for trying to (rightfully) usurp the man who rendered her an outcast from her own kingdom. But what would it mean to retell Ursula’s story from the juncture of African, Caribbean, and European mermaid lore that arose in the nineteenth century?" — Sep 19, 2025 06:55PM
"She [Ursula] reminds us of the Black conjure women who have dotted our history for centuries. And like many conjure women, Ursula is read as evil for trying to (rightfully) usurp the man who rendered her an outcast from her own kingdom. But what would it mean to retell Ursula’s story from the juncture of African, Caribbean, and European mermaid lore that arose in the nineteenth century?" — Sep 19, 2025 06:55PM
“No person is your friend who demands your silence, or denies your right to grow.”
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“Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.”
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“Everyone wants to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.”
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“I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don't notice it.”
― The Color Purple
― The Color Purple
“A woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle.”
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