I want to help correct the inaccurate image of immigration in the media. There is an idea that women's issues are over here and immigration is over there. Three quarters of undocumented workers are women and children.
Gloria SteinemRead
Poverty, the racial divide and social injustice do not impact only those who suffer most visibly. Alleviating poverty and injustice is a responsibility we must never forget or abandon.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Poverty and social injustice affect everyone in society, and we all have a duty to address and alleviate these issues.
Marc Morial emphasizes that poverty, racism, and social injustices are not confined to those who are directly affected; rather, they impact the entire society. He highlights the collective responsibility of individuals to combat these issues and advocates for continual efforts towards justice and alleviation of poverty, suggesting that we must not overlook these moral obligations.
Themes
PovertySocial JusticeResponsibilityInjusticeRacial Divide
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on social justice, one can quote this to highlight the importance of collective responsibility.
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