History reveals that in times of hardship Black women suffer most.
So it is with our present and future condition in mind, we ask you to share those skills and techniques that have enabled you to survive, with each other. Over two hundred Black, Hispanic and White Lesbians gathered for the first Black Lesbian conference to be held on the East coast. The conference was held during the weekend of January 16-l8th and featured poetry, singing, and a variety of workshops. The keynote address was given by Barbara Smith, a well known Black Lesbian feminist, from Boston, Massachusetts. Ms. Smith began by giving an historical overview of Black women's history and the significance of certain Black women's contributions to the struggle for not only Lesbian rights, but also a feminist consciousness.