Cheryl Clarke
An image from The Watermelon Woman, one of the productions that also features Cheryl Clarke.
Cheryl Clarke

Cheryl Clarke

May 16, 1947 — Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Cheryl L. Clarke is an American lesbian poet, essayist, educator and a Black feminist community activist who continues to dedicate her life to the recognition and advancement of Black and Queer people.

The Watermelon Woman

The Watermelon Woman

1997

Jewelle: A Just Vision

Jewelle: A Just Vision

2024

Black./Womyn.:Conversations with Lesbians of African Descent

Black./Womyn.:Conversations with Lesbians of African Descent

2008