“Bigotry that is known and visible is bigotry that can be challenged.” — 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 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
“An institution rooted in slavery cannot be the voice of our people.” — DaShanne Stokes 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 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
“It speaks volumes when people who are discriminated against go on to discriminate against others.” — 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 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
“Privilege is presuming to speak for others you know nothing about.” — 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
“Discrimination does not 'make America great.' It makes America weak.” — DaShanne Stokes 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 Copy Share Image
“Saying something is 'politically correct' is often a way of dismissing the voices of the oppressed.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“Standing against discrimination for some while supporting discrimination against others hurts us all.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“When we allow violence against some, we enable violence against all.” — 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
“Bigotry and sexism destroy the unity needed for a nation to live.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“People turned against each other cannot turn against those responsible.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“Those with unearned privileges often spin things as 'political correctness' to further silence those they wish to oppress.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“Freedom means equality. If you don't believe in equality for all, you don't believe in freedom.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“Persecution complexes are reaffirming to those who benefit from unearned privileges.” — 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
“If you defend free speech for bigots but not to combat bigotry, then you believe in bigotry, not free speech.” — 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 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
