Barbara Smith

Barbara Smith

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1946 -

Occupation

Activist

Description

Activist in advancing the rights of black lesbian feminists. Literary critic. Co-founded and publisher, 'Kitchen Table: Women of Color Press' (1980). Received a 1994 Stonewall Award for her activism. Has lectured and taught at colleges and universities throughout the U.S.. Twin sister of LGBTQ activist Beverly Smith.

See Also

• Founders of LGBTQ Book Publishers

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.blackpast.org/aah/smith-barbara-1946
• http://www.makers.com/barbara-smith
• http://www.advocate.com/politics/2015/01/02/barbara-smith-soul-hold?page=full

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