Audre Lorde was a renowned poet, essayist, and civil rights activist whose work centered on themes of race, gender, and sexuality. Born in 1934 in New York City to Caribbean immigrant parents, she identified as a Black lesbian feminist and drew on her own experiences to address the intersecting oppressions faced by marginalized communities. Lorde's writing often highlighted the struggles of women and people of color, encouraging them to embrace their identities and challenge...