Most blacks will argue that they excel because of hard work, because of intellect, determination, sweat, blood, tears and risk.
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There's a full-court press to put down an uprising around Ferguson, but no preparation for lifting up the people there.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the disparity in efforts to suppress unrest rather than addressing the underlying issues faced by the community.
Jesse Jackson's quote reflects on the societal and governmental tendency to focus on controlling and quelling protests and unrest, particularly in places like Ferguson, rather than investing in the community and supporting its people. It suggests a critical need for proactive measures that uplift and empower communities, especially in times of crisis, instead of merely reacting to the unrest that arises from systemic issues.
Themes
FergusonUprisingUpliftSocietyControl
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during community meetings advocating for social change.
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