“Racism doesn't have to fit our stereotypes for what it is in order for it to hurt - but it also means that tools for dismantling the system don't have it fit our stereotype either.” — Simon S. Tam Copy Share Image
“The idea of reappropriation isn’t a new one. The process of turning negative words, symbols, or ideas into positive parts of our own identity – was used for social justice movements long before hipsters thought that being ironic was cool.… — Simon S. Tam Copy Share Image
“People buy into this false notion of reverse racism, where they believe that just because there’s a group of people getting together to share… — Simon S. Tam Copy Share
“Racism doesn't have to fit our stereotypes for what it is in order for it to hurt - but it also means that tools… — Simon S. Tam Copy Share
“Success in the music industry isn’t something that you wait for or hope for. It is something that you create, day after day.” — Simon S. Tam Copy Share
“I believe that reappropriation can be a powerful tool for creating social change. Sometimes, things like irony, satire, or humor are more effective in… — Simon S. Tam Copy Share
“The daily mindfulness, consistency, and discipline is ultimately more important than the amount of time. In other words, it’s more about quality than quantity.… — Simon S. Tam Copy Share
“The idea of reappropriation isn’t a new one. The process of turning negative words, symbols, or ideas into positive parts of our own identity… — Simon S. Tam Copy Share
“Why does a government agency that has no connection with my community have the right to dictate what is appropriate for it?” — Simon S. Tam Copy Share
“I don’t subscribe to the notion of seeing no color, that we’re all the same and race doesn’t exist. It’s a social and political… — Simon S. Tam Copy Share
