Who can be born black and not exult!
Interpretation
The quote celebrates the pride and joy of being black, highlighting a sense of identity and resilience.
Mari Evans' quote expresses the profound joy and pride associated with being born black, suggesting that one's racial identity is a source of strength and celebration. It acknowledges the historical struggles faced by black individuals while emphasizing an inner resolve to take pride in their heritage and existence regardless of societal challenges.
In practice
Using this quote during a Black History Month celebration to inspire pride in cultural identity.
I gave myself permission to feel and experience all of my emotions. In order to do that, I had to stop being afraid to feel. In order to do that, I taught myself to believe that no matter what I felt or what happened when I felt it, I would be okay.
It takes courage not only to make decisions, but to live with those decisions afterward
Don't be silly, Dawlish. I'm sure you are an excellent Auror, I seem to remember you achieved 'Outstanding' in all your N.E.W.T.s, but if you attempt to β er β 'bring me in' by force, I will have to hurt you.
Defeat? I do not recognize the meaning of the word.
Young men go to war. Sometimes because they have to, sometimes because they want to. Always, they feel they are supposed to. This comes from the sad, layered stories of life, which over the centuries have seen courage confused with picking up arms, and cowardice confused with laying them down.
Be not dumb, obedient slaves in an army of destruction. Be heroes in an army of construction.
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