Like every New Yorker, I know this place is magic. I know this place is amazing. I know that we have come back time and time again from a great recession, from high crime rates, from 9/11, from crisis after crisis.
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I, like many of the other women who made history and dared to step up to lead since the 2018 midterms, know we must all play a role in the battle for who we are and who we must be.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Women must actively participate in shaping their future and identity.
This quote emphasizes the importance of women's leadership and participation in societal change, particularly in light of recent political events. Maya Wiley highlights the collective responsibility to engage in the ongoing struggle for identity and representation, asserting that every individual can contribute to redefining our collective future.
Themes
LeadershipWomenChangeIdentityRepresentation
In practice
Example use cases
In a women's leadership conference, this quote can inspire attendees to take active roles in their communities.
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