“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
“If you won't stand up against those who tear us apart with their lies, hate, and bigotry, expect to do a lot… — 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
“Lies sound like facts to those who've been conditioned to mis-recognize the truth.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“Adoptees deserve open records because deception and partial truths do not set us free.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“Truth is not determined by the number of people telling it or willing to admit to it.” — 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 Image
“Those who benefit from unearned privilege are too often quick to discount those who don't.” — 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
“Saying it's hard being straight is like complaining to the poor that it's difficult being wealthy.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“Persecution complexes are reaffirming to those who benefit from unearned privileges.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“It speaks volumes when people who are discriminated against go on to discriminate against others.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“Adoption isn't just a childhood experience, it's a life-long experience.” — 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
“Adoptee rights are everyone's rights, and they deserve to be protected.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
