The United States gave me opportunities that my country of origin could not: freedom of the press and complete freedom of expression.
Jorge RamosRead
I go out on publicity tours for my books, and, you know, Latinos, they bring everybody in the family to everything, even little kids. So I always ask the kids, 'Who wants to be the first Latino President?' It used to be no hands went up, or maybe one or two. Now, with Obama, many of the little hands go up. It will happen in my lifetime.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the growing confidence and aspirations of Latino children in seeing representation in leadership.
Jorge Ramos reflects on his experiences during publicity tours, noticing a significant shift in the aspirations of Latino children regarding political representation. The quote emphasizes how representation matters and how seeing a figure like Obama, a person of color in a leadership position, motivates young Latinos to dream of holding such roles themselves. It underscores the importance of role models in inspiring future generations to believe in their potential.
Themes
LatinoPresidentRepresentationInspirationDreams
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech at a school, to inspire students to pursue their dreams.
More from Jorge Ramos
All quotes →My only advice is, follow your dream and do whatever you like to do the most. I chose journalism because I wanted to be in the places where history was being made.
Jorge RamosRead
I have been asking if I'm an activist or a journalist. And my answer is very simple. I'm just a journalist who asks questions.
Jorge RamosRead
Neutrality is for referees in a football game. You have to take a stand. The really, really good journalists always take a stand with those who have no power, with those who have no rights, and with those who have no voice.
Jorge RamosRead
The new rule in American politics is that no one can make it to the White House without the Hispanic vote.
Jorge RamosRead
Young Latinos have been telling me that they want to register to vote because of Donald Trump. Not because they want to vote for him but because they want to vote against him.
Jorge RamosRead
Similar quotes
You cannot look up at the night sky on the Planet Earth and not wonder what it's like to be up there amongst the stars. And I always look up at the moon and see it as the single most romantic place within the cosmos.
Tom HanksRead
During your life, never stop dreaming. No one can take away your dreams
Tupac ShakurRead
Exploration by real people inspires us.
Stephen HawkingRead
When you can't get a miracle, you can still be a miracle for someone else.
Nick VujicicRead
Well, the task I've set forth will long outlive our own generation. But together, we too have come through the worst. Let us now begin a major effort to secure the best- a crusade for freedom that will engage the faith and fortitude of the next generation. For the sake of peace and justice, let us move toward a world in which all people are at last free to determine their own destiny.
Ronald ReaganRead
I look forward to an America which will not be afraid of grace and beauty.
John F. KennedyRead