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Famous DaShanne Stokes Quotes
“Persecution complexes are reaffirming to those who benefit from unearned privileges.”
“If you think your religion requires discrimination, you're probably misreading your faith.”
“Only by speaking out can we create lasting change. And that change begins with coming out.”
“Bigotry lives not just in our words, but in our actions, thoughts, and institutions.”
“There is nothing 'honorable' or 'reasonable' in giving a pass to those who want to discriminate.”
“What matters most is not 'what' you are, but 'who' you are.”
“Urging an organization to be inclusive is not an attack. It's progress.”
“Bigotry and sexism destroy the unity needed for a nation to live.”
“Those who benefit from unearned privilege are too often quick to discount those who don't.”
“You're not under attack when others gain rights and privileges you've always had.”
“Privilege is when you can afford to sit back and watch as others' rights are trampled upon.”
“The minute we look away, the minute we stop fighting back, that's the minute bigotry wins.”
“If you'd combat bigotry, use honest language and call things out for what they really are.”
“It's not conversion 'therapy;' it's conversion brainwashing.”
“Terror doesn't change people from gay to straight. It just hurts innocent people.”
“When we allow violence against some, we enable violence against all.”
“Privilege is presuming to speak for others you know nothing about.”
“It speaks volumes when people who are discriminated against go on to discriminate against others.”
“Prejudice is learned. What will you teach others through your actions and words?”
“Fear is the intended result of codifying homophobia into law.”
“Bigotry that is known and visible is bigotry that can be challenged.”
“Saying it's hard being straight is like complaining to the poor that it's difficult being wealthy.”
“Discrimination is discrimination, even when people claim it's 'tradition.”