How many years has it taken people to realize that we are all brothers and sisters and human beings in the human race? I mean how many years does it take people to see that? We're all in this rat race together!
Marsha P. JohnsonRead
We just were saying no more police brutality. And we had enough of police harassment in the Village and other places.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses a call to action against police violence and harassment.
Marsha P. Johnson's statement highlights the ongoing issue of police brutality and the community's demand for justice and accountability. It underscores the importance of standing up against systemic violence and advocating for the rights and dignity of marginalized groups, particularly in areas where they face disproportionate targeting by law enforcement.
Themes
PoliceBrutalityHarassmentJusticeRights
In practice
Example use cases
During a civil rights rally, one could quote this to inspire action against injustice.
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STAR is a very revolutionary group. We believe in picking up the gun, starting a revolution if necessary. Our main goal is to see gay people liberated and free and have equal rights that other people have in America.
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I don't know what I am if I'm not a woman.
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A lot of times I've reached my hand out to people in the gay community that just didn't have nobody to help them when they were down and out.
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Darling, I want my gay rights now.
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