I have a vocabulary in clothing. It's like a whole language.
Tracee Ellis RossRead
We as black people are not a monolithic bunch. We are not all the same, and neither are women. Instead, we are all individuals who have these extraordinary stories to tell and share with each other that will enrich all of our lives and help us all become more ourselves and better people.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the individuality and diversity within the black community and women.
Tracee Ellis Ross highlights the importance of recognizing that people, particularly within the black community and among women, are diverse and unique. She advocates for sharing personal stories as a means to enrich our lives, foster understanding, and aid personal growth, reinforcing the idea that individual experiences contribute significantly to collective identity and improvement.
Themes
DiversityIndividualityStoriesBlack CommunityWomenIdentity
In practice
Example use cases
In a community event to celebrate diversity, this quote could inspire conversations about individual stories.
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I've never felt like I was in my mother's shadow. If anything, I felt like I was in her embrace.
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I grew up on the ragged edge of self-acceptance, where I was holding on to it, but it was easy to fall off. But as I found my way inside myself, I've been able to accept my own hair, my own shape.
Tracee Ellis RossRead
I've heard people say, 'Why do you have to do a show that's called 'Black Girls Rock'?' or 'Why is there an expression called 'black girl magic'?' You know, when you say, 'Save the dolphins,' you don't mean, 'I don't like whales.' That's just not the way it works!
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Share shame so you are not left alone with it. If you can't find another person, get a journal. I didn't say make a video on Snapchat. It's for you, not anyone else.
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