She was a self-described 'black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet,' who 'dedicated both her life and her creative talent to confronting and addressing injustices of racism, sexism, classism, and homophobia.' Īs a poet, she is best known for technical mastery and emotional expression, as well as her poems that express anger and outrage at civil and social injustices she observed throughout her life.
Audre Lorde ( / ˈ ɔː d r i ˈ l ɔːr d/ born Audrey Geraldine Lorde Febru– November 17, 1992) was an American writer, feminist, womanist, librarian, and civil rights activist.
