Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
An African American writer and poet whose work explores the lived experiences of Black women and men and examines how race, gender, and social class intersect to affect perception, roles, and economic opportunities.
AP course connection
Topic 4.14: 4.14 Interlocking Systems of Oppression