They came down on us because we had a grass-roots, real people's revolution, complete with the programs, complete with the unity, complete with the working coalitions, where we crossed racial lines.
Bobby SealeRead
You can't call yourself a university and exclude whole ethnic groups.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Inclusion is essential for academic institutions to truly represent the diverse society they serve.
Bobby Seale emphasizes the importance of inclusion and diversity within educational institutions. By claiming that a university cannot exclude entire ethnic groups, he highlights the need for these organizations to embrace and represent all members of society, ensuring equal access to education and opportunities for every individual, regardless of their background.
Themes
InclusionEducationDiversityEthnicityEmpowerment
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech at an educational conference, to emphasize the importance of diversity in schools.
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