There is nothing that says you can't be active and love your community and fight for your community and still do your job.
Malcolm JenkinsRead
Communities of color have also had to watch video after video of unarmed black men and women being handled without regard for their lives or well-being. As a black man, I see these images, and I see myself; I wonder whether this will happen to me or one of my loved ones.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects the deep concern and fear felt by communities of color regarding violence against unarmed individuals.
In this quote, Malcolm Jenkins expresses the emotional turmoil that arises from witnessing repeated incidents of violence against unarmed Black individuals. He highlights the personal impact of these events on his own life and the lives of his loved ones, illustrating a sense of vulnerability and the harsh reality faced by many in communities of color. This acknowledgment of fear and the desire for safety resonates with the larger societal issues surrounding racial injustice.
Themes
CommunitiesColorInjusticeFearViolence
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about racial equality during a community event.
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