"A liberation struggle is like a struggle against dirt. No matter what type of bath you takein three weeks you'll smell like you've never seen a bathtub. What we don't understand about a liberation struggle is you never win it, any more than you "win" clean dishes. As soon as you eat on them, the dishes are dirty again."

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Source: Color Me Flo: My Hard Life and Good Times.

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Florynce Kennedy

Civil Rights Activist

Florynce Kennedy was a pioneering civil rights lawyer and feminist activist known for her bold advocacy for women's rights and social justice.

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