We live in a society of an imposed forgetfulness, a society that depends on public amnesia.
Angela DavisRead
And I guess what I would say is that we can't think narrowly about movements for black liberation and we can't necessarily see this class division as simply a product or a certain strategy that black movements have developed for liberation.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the complexity of black liberation movements and the significance of understanding class divisions within them.
Angela Davis highlights the importance of broadening our perspective on black liberation movements, encouraging us to recognize that class divisions are not merely strategic elements within these movements, but rather integral aspects that affect their dynamics and goals. She urges us to understand the interconnections between race and class in order to fully grasp the challenges and strategies employed in the fight for liberation.
Themes
Black LiberationClass DivisionMovementsSocial JusticeIntersectionality
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about social justice movements at a community meeting.
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