Shirley Campbell Barr | |
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| Born | |
| Other names | Shirley Campbell |
| Occupation(s) | anthropologist, writer, activist |
| Relatives | Epsy Campbell Barr (sister) |
Shirley Campbell Barr is a Costa Rican anthropologist, activist and poet. Her poetic works give voice to her activism set on empowering black women and encouraging them to establish their place in history. Her poem Rotundamente negra (Absolutely Black, 1994) has become a symbol for women in the Afro-descendant women's movements in Latin America for its self-affirming pro-black message.