“He[Michael Jackson] had a joy in being alive. There was a joy you felt of him on the stage and making us not just feel good but pushing us against ourselves with the "Man in the Mirror," looking at ourselves critically, "Black or White," what does it mean to get caught in a color as opposed to a rich history and culture?” MenFeelsMeanDoeJoyCultureFeltBlackWhiteRichAliveStageColorHe ManMirrorsCaughtFeel GoodPushingBlack Or WhiteHistory And Culture Author:Cornel West
“I was only sitting here in my white study with the awful black words pushing me around.” PoetryBlackWhiteStudyPoetSittingAwfulPushing Author:Anne Sexton
“Because I am a one-legged, black, short, woman I had to spend every day of my life pushing against what society told me I should be. I had to sell my value every day of my life. Confidence is what enables us to push back on reality. Once you get good at that, you can use it to live your joy.” ShouldUseRealityJoyValuesBlackSellsPushing Author:Bonnie St. John