“Privilege is presuming to speak for others you know nothing about.” — DaShanne Stokes Discrimination Copy Share Image
“An institution rooted in slavery cannot be the voice of our people.” — DaShanne Stokes America Copy Share Image
“Bigotry and sexism destroy the unity needed for a nation to live.” — DaShanne Stokes Bias Copy Share Image
“Being denied their original birth certificates isn't just a problem for adoptees. It's a social problem, requiring social change.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“Political correctness' as 'over-sensitivity' is code for saying the privileged shouldn't have their unearned privileges questioned.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“A president cannot defend a nation if he is not held accountable to its laws.” — DaShanne Stokes President Copy Share Image
“If you truly have faith in your convictions, then your convictions should be able to stand criticism and testing.” — DaShanne Stokes Beliefs Copy Share Image
“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
“It speaks volumes when people who are discriminated against go on to discriminate against others.” — DaShanne Stokes Bias 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 Bias Copy Share Image
“Bigotry hurts the economy, so the next time you want to blame minorities for your problems, first take a look in the… — DaShanne Stokes Bias Copy Share Image
“Saying gun control hurts our freedom is a false argument amounting to propaganda. Gun laws don't curtail freedom any more than speed… — DaShanne Stokes Amendment Copy Share Image
“Privilege is when you can afford to sit back and watch as others' rights are trampled upon.” — DaShanne Stokes Bias Copy Share Image
“Only by speaking out can we create lasting change. And that change begins with coming out.” — DaShanne Stokes Bisexual Copy Share Image
“A person with true power doesn't need to attack. A person without power attacks constantly.” — DaShanne Stokes Character Copy Share Image
“Discovering that I was adopted redefined my entire world, but it taught me that who you are doesn't change.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“Discrimination is discrimination, even when people claim it's 'tradition.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“Those who benefit from unearned privilege are too often quick to discount those who don't.” — DaShanne Stokes Bias Copy Share Image
“Truth is not determined by the number of people telling it or willing to admit to it.” — DaShanne Stokes Deceit Copy Share Image
“Violence isn't a Democrat or Republican problem. It's an American problem, requiring an American solution.” — DaShanne Stokes Democrat Copy Share Image
“Saying it's hard being straight is like complaining to the poor that it's difficult being wealthy.” — DaShanne Stokes Bias Copy Share Image
“Let them have guns' is as much a solution to mass murder and gun violence as 'Let them have drugs' is a… — DaShanne Stokes Amendment Copy Share Image
“Bigotry that is known and visible is bigotry that can be challenged.” — DaShanne Stokes Bigotry Copy Share Image
“Removing the finish line is a useful tactic if your goal is to just keep running the race.” — DaShanne Stokes Accomplishment Copy Share Image
“Standing against discrimination for some while supporting discrimination against others hurts us all.” — DaShanne Stokes Bias Copy Share Image
“When we allow violence against some, we enable violence against all.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“The more we're thrown into conflict with each other through engineered distrust, the less able we are to unite against those responsible.” — DaShanne Stokes Class conflict Copy Share Image
“Saying something is 'politically correct' is often a way of dismissing the voices of the oppressed.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“If the system were designed to protect adoptees, why do so many have to fight for their rights?” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“Laws forbidding adoptees from accessing their original birth certificates are outdated and need to be changed today.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“If your actions don't live up to your words, you have nothing to say.” — DaShanne Stokes Action Copy Share Image
“Privilege is when you can afford to sit back and criticize others who have to fight for the things you take for… — DaShanne Stokes Discrimination Copy Share Image
“Privilege is when your voice is the norm but still you claim to be unheard.” — DaShanne Stokes Privilege Copy Share Image
“If you voted for a man who said "Grab em by the pussy," you have zero room to claim to protect anyone… — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“Discrimination does not 'make America great.' It makes America weak.” — DaShanne Stokes Discrimination Copy Share Image
“It's not 'over-sensitivity' to ask to be treated with the same dignity and respect shown to others.” — DaShanne Stokes Bias Copy Share Image
“Persecution complexes are reaffirming to those who benefit from unearned privileges.” — DaShanne Stokes Bias Copy Share Image
