Trust is to human relationships what faith is to gospel living. It is the beginning place, the foundation upon which more can be built. Where trust is, love can flourish.

Conditions: Five The Black Women's Issue 2 no. I think that is really radical because it has never been done before" (Smith as cited in Hill Collins 2000). It's not just a representation.

Smith's essays reviews articles short stories and literary criticism have appeared in a range of publications including The New York Times Book Review The Black Scholar Ms. Gay Community News The Guardian The Village Voice Conditions and The Nation. Barbara has a twin sister Beverly Smith who is also a lesbian feminist activist and writer.