When I started modeling, they tried to pay black models less than they paid Caucasian models. I turned down those jobs because I knew what I was worth.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the importance of self-worth and standing up against discrimination.
Iman's statement reflects her experience as a black model facing wage discrimination compared to her Caucasian counterparts. By choosing to turn down jobs that did not meet her sense of worth, she highlights the need for individuals to recognize their value and advocate for fairness, particularly in industries where inequalities persist.
In practice
During a discussion on fair pay in the fashion industry, this quote reminds us of the importance of advocating for equal compensation.
That is something that my mother instilled in me at a very young age - to know my self-worth. And I have had times again and again in the fashion industry where all of that was tested and I rose to the occasion because I was told that I am worthy and I should be able to walk away from something that is not worthy of me.
Am I afraid of high notes? Of course I am afraid. What sane man is not?
The hero is brave in deeds as well as words.
It's a struggle for every young Black man. You know how it is, only God can judge us.
Becoming a parent has changed the risk calculus for me. But it might be age, too, and seeing a lot of friends die in the mountains. Will I take the same risks I took in my 20s? Probably not, but I will always push myself in the mountains.
if they put an iron circle around your neck I will bite it away
A bad war is fought with a good mind.
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