How do we organize around our differences, neither denying them nor blowing them up out of proportion ? The first step is an effort of will on your part. Try to remember, to keep certain facts in mind. Black Lesbians are not apolitical. We have been a part of every freedom struggle within this country. Black Lesbians are not a threat to the Black family. Many of us have families of our own. We are not White and we are not a disease. We are women who love women - Audre Lorde