I'm building shopping centers and movie theaters in the inner cities. So that means supplying jobs and letting blacks understand that we have to build our communities back, not looking to anybody else.
Interpretation
Magic Johnson emphasizes the importance of community development and self-sufficiency for inner-city residents.
This quote by Magic Johnson highlights his commitment to enhancing inner-city areas through the development of shopping centers and movie theaters. He advocates for job creation and stresses the necessity for African American communities to take charge of their own rebuilding efforts rather than relying on external support, promoting empowerment and self-reliance.
In practice
In a speech about urban development, I quoted, 'I'm building shopping centers and movie theaters in the inner cities...' to emphasize our commitment to community growth.
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