Part of the problem is we had so far to go, given the deep homophobia in our society. But, the movement is very real. The movement is very real.
Interpretation
The quote addresses the ongoing struggle against deep societal homophobia and emphasizes the authenticity of the LGBTQ+ rights movement.
Cornel West highlights the significant challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community due to pervasive homophobia in society. Despite these challenges, he asserts that the movement for LGBTQ+ rights and acceptance is genuine and impactful, acknowledging the long journey ahead while affirming the reality of the struggle for equality and acceptance.
In practice
In a speech advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, one might reference this quote to emphasize the ongoing struggle and the need for activism.
King's response to our crisis can be put in one word: revolution. A revolution in our priorities, a reevaluation of our values, a reinvigoration of our public life and a fundamental transformation of our way of thinking and living that promotes a transfer of power from oligarchs and plutocrats to everyday people and ordinary citizens.
You've got to love yourself enough, not only so that others will be able to love you, but that you'll be able to love others.
Profound music leads us beyond language...to the dark roots of our scream and the celestial heights of our silence.
And when I talk about love, I'm talking about something that's great, though, brother. I'm talking about something that will sustain you.
Clever gimmicks of mass distraction yield a cheap soulcraft of addicted and self-medicated narcissists.
I feel as if I have been blessed to undergo a transformation from 'gangster' to 'redeemed sinner with gangster proclivities.'
Most people carry that pain around inside them their whole lives, until they kill the pain by other means, or until it kills them. But you, my friends, you found another way: a way to use the pain. To burn it as fuel, for light and warmth. You have learned to break the world that has tried to break you.
With the mindset that I give everything I've got for the man that's next to me, not me, cause I know what I got while I'm by myself, but when I step on the field, when I step on the turf, what am I willing to sacrifice?
No struggle can ever succeed without women participating side by side with men.
True bravery is shown by performing without witness what one might be capable of doing before all the world.
The bravest person I've ever met was a young boy going through massive amounts of treatment for a very rare, complex and unpleasant disease. I last saw him at a Discworld convention, where he chose to take part in a game as an assassin. He died not long afterwards, and I wish I had his fortitude and sense of style.
The first steps in self-acceptance are not at all pleasant, for what one sees is not a happy sight. One needs all the courage to go further.
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