When I was coming out of depression, I made one random video. It wasn't funny or anything, but just the idea that people I didn't know were watching it made me feel less alone than I'd felt in a long time.
Lilly SinghRead
I was the first South Asian female to do comedy videos on YouTube. But at the same time, all races face their barriers, and I've learned through YouTube, if it's not race, it will be sexism, if it's not sexism, it will be homophobia. It will always be something, and all voices should be heard.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Lilly Singh highlights the challenges faced by different marginalized groups and emphasizes the importance of amplifying diverse voices.
In this quote, Lilly Singh reflects on her unique position as the first South Asian female comedian on YouTube while acknowledging that barriers exist for all races and identities. She suggests that regardless of the specific form of discrimination—whether it's related to race, gender, or sexuality—there will always be challenges to overcome. Singh advocates for the importance of representation and the necessity for all voices to be heard in the pursuit of equality and understanding.
Themes
DiversityEqualityRepresentationVoicesBarriers
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech addressing diversity in the workplace, one could reference this quote to highlight the importance of inclusion.
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