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The quote says that Black women have faced some of the greatest risks and losses, and that this has pushed them to become especially strong advocates for justice. It highlights both vulnerability and resilience in the same sentence.
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Originally said in English.
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About Rhiannon Giddens
American musician, actress, and author
Rhiannon Giddens is an American musician, actress, and author known for her eclectic folk music. She first came to wide notice as a founding member of Carolina Chocolate Drops, where she sang lead and played fiddle and banjo. Her work blends traditional American sounds with a broad, searching approach to folk music. Through Carolina Chocolate Drops and her later work as a solo artist, she has been recognized for performance rooted in old forms, with words and music that often reflect history, identity, and memory.
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