Black Women

Famous quotes containing the words black and/or women:

“I cut my teeth as the black raccoon—
For implements of battle.”
—Countee Cullen (1903–1946)

“Why am I so determined to put the shoulder where it belongs? Women have very round shoulders that push forward slightly; this touches me and I say: “One must not hide that!” Then someone tells you: “The shoulder is on the back.” I’ve never seen women with shoulders on their backs.”
—Coco Chanel (1883–1971)