The cause was complications from lung cancer, a disease with which she was originally diagnosed in 1995.
In the late 60s, she self-published her first two books,Black Feeling Black TalkandBlack Judgment.
I thought of it as good poetry but we all have our own ideas.
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Since no one wanted to publish me I formed a company and published myself.
She added, I dont have a lot of friends but I have good ones.
I have a son and a granddaughter.
I like to cook, travel, and dream.
