There are different ways to lead throughout a practice or a year. Whatever that moment needs is something I've always tried to be ready to do.
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For centuries in this country, black people were seen as three-fifths of a person. So when you hear the national anthem or you see an American flag as an African American person who has experienced the effects of that dehumanizing existence, it's not going to mean the same.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the historical dehumanization of black people in America and the emotional disconnect experienced by African Americans regarding national symbols.
Maya Moore's quote reflects on the historical context in which black people in the United States were deemed as less than whole individuals, specifically being classified as three-fifths of a person. This dehumanization has lasting emotional repercussions and leads to a profound disconnect between African Americans and national symbols like the national anthem and the American flag, evoking feelings of exclusion and historical injustice rather than patriotic pride.
Themes
DehumanizationIdentityHistoryRacePatriotism
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech addressing racial inequality, this quote could underline the impact of historical injustices.
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