I feel a real sense of duty to use the voice and the platform I've been afforded by my fame to speak out for those whose voices don't get a chance to be heard.
ShakiraRead
I do feel that I have to use my voice for those that don't have one. I have to do the best I can in my own work to represent my culture, represent the women of my country, of Latin America. What we stand for. What we're made of.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Using one's voice to advocate for those who are voiceless is a significant responsibility.
In this quote, Shakira expresses her commitment to using her platform to advocate for the underrepresented, particularly women from her culture and Latin America. She conveys a sense of responsibility to highlight their strength and resilience through her artistic work, ensuring that their voices are heard and their identities celebrated.
Themes
AdvocacyRepresentationCultureWomenVoice
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of representation in media, I shared Shakira's quote to emphasize the need for diverse voices.
More from Shakira
All quotes →I started my own Pies Descalzos/Barefoot Foundation when I was 18. We provide education to vulnerable children in Colombia and other developing countries. I am an avid believer that education - and especially early childhood development - is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty.
ShakiraRead
Success happened little by little for me. I tasted the flavor of fame in small doses: I started at 10 years old when I won a music contest; I was performing at birthday parties, company meetings.
ShakiraRead
I can take the spotlight that shines on me and shift it towards those issues that are infinitely more important than my own issues.
ShakiraRead
I am trying to make my accent so it won't bother anyone, but I am not going to drive myself crazy trying to pretend I am an American girl when I am from Colombia.
ShakiraRead
I believe that every single one of us, celebrity or not, has a responsibility to get involved in trying to make a difference in the world. Our generation faces many challenges, some of which were passed on to us by the past generations, but it's up to us to find solutions today so that we don't keep passing our problems on.
ShakiraRead
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