Barbara Smith

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Barbara Smith

Literature

#303

World Rank

#878

Historical Rank

#148

USA Rank

Writing

#167

World Rank

#295

Historical Rank

#96

USA Rank

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Why Is Barbara Smith Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Barbara Smith is an American lesbian feminist and socialist who has played a significant role in Black feminism in the United States. Since the early 1970s, she has been active as a scholar, activist, critic, lecturer, author, and publisher of Black feminist thought. She has also taught at numerous colleges and universities for 25 years. Smith's essays, reviews, articles, short stories and literary criticism have appeared in a range of publications, including The New York Times Book Review, The Black Scholar, Ms., Gay Community News, The Guardian, The Village Voice, Conditions and The Nation. She has a twin sister, Beverly Smith, who is also a lesbian feminist activist and writer.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Barbara Smith?

Barbara Smith is affiliated with the following schools:

• Mount Holyoke College