I think as more women are in positions of power, more people of color are in positions of power, the stories become more inclusive; the casts become more inclusive.
Interpretation
Diversity in leadership leads to more inclusive stories and representations.
Kerry Washington emphasizes that as more women and people of color occupy positions of power, the narratives and stories shared in society become richer and more inclusive. This statement highlights the importance of representation in leadership roles, suggesting that diverse perspectives can significantly influence the way stories are told and who gets to tell them.
In practice
In a speech advocating for more diverse hiring practices.
The breakdown of the black community, in order to maintain slavery, began with the breakdown of the black family. Men and women were not legally allowed to get married because you couldn't have that kind of love. It might get in the way of the economics of slavery. Your children could be taken from you and literally sold down the river.
I don't want to not be African. The goal is to live in a world where my race doesn't limit my access, where I can see myself represented in the highest level of society without any limitation.
There are a lot of forms of exercise where you have to leave yourself out of the room while you force yourself to do this thing. With Pilates, I get to bring my true self. I cry, I laugh. I get to go, 'Where is my body today? What do I need today? How can I take care of myself and push myself past my comfort zone?'
I think as a whole America is dealing with the issue of homophobia. We got to be really honest about whether we believe in civil rights for all people or not. As Black people we need to remember the moment that we say it's okay to disenfranchise one segment of society, we're opening the door to move backward on ourselves.
Look, I get it. Whether it's school, work, family, we've all got a lot on our minds. People say to me, "I'm just too busy to think about politics." But here's the thing: You may not be thinking about politics, but politics is thinking about you.
I'm not interested in living in a world where my race is not a part of who I am. I am interested in living in a world where our races, no matter what they are, don't define our trajectory in life.
One of the things is challenging yourself to do a Rome show when everybody's done a Rome show. To find some aspect of food culture or chef culture that people can look at in a new way.
There is no life I know to compare with pure imagination. Living there, you'll be free if you truly wish to be.
I want you to get excited about who you are, what you are, what you have, and what can still be for you. I want to inspire you to see that you can go far beyond where you are right now.
If you think you are too old to rock 'n roll, then you are.
You're already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.
Long live the rose that grew from the concrete when no one else ever cared!
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