Quote by Bernardine Evaristo: “We are human, multi‑layered, contradictory, and glorious.”

This quote beautifully captures the complexity of human identity, especially for women of color. It celebrates that we are not simple, but a rich mix of qualities, often in conflict, yet inherently magnificent and worthy of celebration.

Published in 2019, reflecting contemporary discussions around intersectional feminism, identity politics, and representation in literature and society, particularly regarding Black British women.

British author and the first Black woman to win the Booker Prize, which she received in 2019 for Girl, Woman, Other. Her work centers the lives of Black British women across history, class, and sexuality with inventive narrative structures.