“It's illegal to deny people their records due to race or gender. Adoptees deserve the same rights and protections.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“An institution rooted in slavery cannot be the voice of our people.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“Privilege is when you contribute to the oppression of others and then claim that you are the one being discriminated against.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“Privilege is when you can afford to sit back and watch as others' rights are trampled upon.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“Discrimination is discrimination, even when people claim it's 'tradition.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“Removing the finish line is a useful tactic if your goal is to just keep running the race.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“When we allow violence against some, we enable violence against all.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“It's not 'over-sensitivity' to ask to be treated with the same dignity and respect shown to others.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“Persecution complexes are reaffirming to those who benefit from unearned privileges.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“When you've grown up mis-educated, surrounded by fear and hate, unaware of your privilege, lies can sound like the truth.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“Political correctness’ is a label the privileged often use to distract from their privilege and hate.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“Violence isn't a Democrat or Republican problem. It's an American problem, requiring an American solution.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share
“Those who benefit from unearned privilege are too often quick to discount those who don't.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share
“If the system were designed to protect adoptees, why do so many have to fight for their rights?” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share
“Saying it's hard being straight is like complaining to the poor that it's difficult being wealthy.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share
“Bigots often like to say they're the ones being hurt as they oppress and hurt others. Never fall for the 'pity the privileged' routine.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share
“The messages of racism, the lies, the fraud, the sexism--he’s sending a lot of really horrible messages to our children.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share
“Persecution complexes are reaffirming to those who benefit from unearned privileges.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share
“It speaks volumes when people who are discriminated against go on to discriminate against others.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share
“Adoption isn't just a childhood experience, it's a life-long experience.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share
“Privilege is when you can afford to sit back and watch as others' rights are trampled upon.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share
“Adoptee rights are everyone's rights, and they deserve to be protected.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share
“Laws forbidding adoptees from accessing their original birth certificates are outdated and need to be changed today.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share
