👉 "Phèbe" is a term in African American literature that refers to a character who embodies the essence of blackness, often depicted as a young woman or girl. It was first used by Ntozake Rucker in her novel "A Room with A View," where she created a version of Phèbe as an older woman named Phaedra who represents the older generation's wisdom and knowledge.
The term is often associated with the idea of blackness as a strength, rather than
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