In the gun game, we are the most hunted. The river of blood that washes the streets of our nation flows mostly from the bodies of our black children.
Harry BelafonteRead
Each and every one of you has the power, the will and the capacity to make a difference in the world in which you live in
Interpretation
Everyone has the ability and determination to bring about positive change in their world.
This quote by Harry Belafonte emphasizes the innate potential within each individual to affect their surroundings and initiate change. It instills a sense of personal responsibility and empowerment, suggesting that with willpower and capacity, we can all contribute to making the world a better place.
In practice
During a motivational speech at a community event.
In the gun game, we are the most hunted. The river of blood that washes the streets of our nation flows mostly from the bodies of our black children.
Artists are the gatekeepers of truth. We are civilization’s anchor. We are the compass for humanity’s conscience.
You can cage the singer but not the song.
I've always been supportive of the right of Israel as a state, and I've always fought against anti-Semitism, even in my own community.
Art in its highest form is art that serves and instructs society and human development.
Anti-democracy...is a virus that exists, and pro-democracy is the antibody to that virus, and I think we have to become vigilant, and we have to stay on top of the issues of democracy and freedom.
One kernel is felt in a hogshead; one drop of water helps to swell the ocean; a spark of fire helps to give light to the world. None are too small, too feeble, too poor to be of service. Think of this and act.
My favourite thing is to go where I've never been.
I'm capable of anything, my imagination can give me wings
If hearing that the CEO of Apple is gay can help someone struggling to come to terms with who he or she is, or bring comfort to anyone who feels alone, or inspire people to insist on their equality, then it's worth the trade-off with my own privacy.
Keep on knocking 'til the joy inside opens a window look to see who's there
God, I pray light these idle sticks of my life and may I burn up for thee.
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