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I'm really excited about this generation of young women that can look at a screen and see some brown people in space.
Tessa Thompson
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Interpretation

What this quote means

This quote highlights the progress in representation and the empowerment it brings to young women of color.

Tessa Thompson expresses her excitement about a new generation of young women who are seeing themselves represented in fields like space exploration. This visibility encourages them to aspire to roles and careers that may have been unattainable in the past, showcasing the importance of representation in inspiring future generations.

Themes

RepresentationEmpowermentYoung WomenSpaceInspiration

In practice

Example use cases

In a speech at a women's conference, one could use this quote to emphasize the need for diverse representation in STEM fields.

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