In fact, it's the opposite...As a black woman, as a black queer woman, specificity is incredibly important, because diverse experiences are rarely seen in literature. (Roxane Gay)

In fact, it's the opposite...As a black woman, as a black queer woman, specificity is incredibly important, because diverse experiences are rarely seen in literature.

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