Why Does Audre Lorde Claim That "Any Attack Against Black

question 23

Multiple Choice

Why does Audre Lorde claim that "Any attack against Black people is a lesbian and gay issue"?

• A) Because marginalized identities intersect
• B) Because racism and heterosexism are the same in every way
• C) Because she only believes in fighting homophobia
• D) None of the above

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