When you go through all your life processing and abusing your hair so it will look like the hair of another race of people then you are making a statement and the statement is clear
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That was one of the big problems in the [Black Panther] Party. Criticism and self-criticism were not encouraged, and the little that was given often wasn’t taken seriously. Constructive criticism and self-criticism are extremely important for any revolutionary organization. Without them, people tend to drown in their mistakes, not learn from them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Constructive criticism is essential for growth and learning within any organization.
In this quote, Assata Shakur emphasizes the importance of constructive criticism and self-criticism in revolutionary movements. She points out that without these practices, individuals and organizations risk repeating their mistakes and failing to evolve. This underscores the necessity of an open environment where feedback is valued to foster progress and development.
Themes
CriticismSelf-CriticismRevolutionGrowthLearning
In practice
Example use cases
During a team meeting, I shared Assata Shakur's quote to highlight the value of constructive feedback for our project.
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We had to learn that we're beautiful. We had to relearn something forcefully taken from us. We had to learn about Black power. People have power if we unite. We learned the importance of coming together and being active
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I was sentenced to life plus 30 years by an all-White jury. What I saw in prison was wall-to-wall Black flesh in chains. Women caged in cells. But we're the terrorists. It just doesn't make sense.
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My life wasn't beautiful and creative before I became politically active. My life was totally changed when I began to struggle.
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Peace is a rare gift. Peace of mind, peaceful sleeps, and peaceful spirits are all luxuries that few rebels can ever afford.
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