I grew up playing in the streets. We played two-hand touch from street pole to street pole. That's how I learned the game.
Malcolm JenkinsRead
There is nothing that says you can't be active and love your community and fight for your community and still do your job.
Interpretation
What this quote means
It's possible to balance your professional responsibilities with a commitment to community activism.
Malcolm Jenkins emphasizes the importance of being actively engaged in one's community while still fulfilling professional responsibilities. He suggests that individuals can pursue their careers while also advocating for positive change and supporting the well-being of their communities, highlighting the potential for synergy between work and community involvement.
Themes
CommunityActivismBalanceResponsibilityEngagement
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire a team during a community service day, reinforcing the idea that they can contribute to both work and their community.
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When I look at our communities, our country, our justice system, those are things I want to change and I'm committed to changing, and that's going to take sacrifice. Laying the foundation is the hardest part and requires a lot of sacrifice and time.
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The people who have been unjustly disenfranchised by our criminal justice system and the people who daily fight for them always have, and always will be, the inspiration and focus of my efforts.
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Communities of color have also had to watch video after video of unarmed black men and women being handled without regard for their lives or well-being. As a black man, I see these images, and I see myself; I wonder whether this will happen to me or one of my loved ones.
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I didn't realize that the platform could be this big until Colin Kaepernick first took a knee. When he did that, that was kind of an 'aha' moment for me.
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