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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People are tried and convicted in the newspapers and on television before they ever see a courtroom.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Media can influence public perception and prejudice legal processes.
This quote by Assata Shakur highlights the impact of media coverage on the legal system, suggesting that individuals often face judgment and condemnation through news reports and television before they are given a fair trial in a courtroom. It raises concerns about the presumption of innocence and the potential biases that arise when the media presents cases to the public, potentially affecting the outcomes of legal proceedings and the lives of the accused.
Themes
MediaJusticeCourtroomPrejudiceTrial
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about media ethics, one might say, 'As Assata Shakur noted, people are judged by the media before they even reach the courtroom.'
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