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Pat Parker, American poet (died 1989)

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Pat Parker

American poet and activist

Pat Parker was an African American poet and activist. Both her poetry and her activism drew from her experiences as a Black lesbian feminist. Her poetry spoke about her tough childhood growing up in poverty, dealing with sexual assault, and the murder of a sister. At eighteen,…
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January 20

Day of the year

January 20 is the 20th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 345 days remain until the end of the year.
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