Access Quote by Al Sharpton
“I can call a march, and thousands come out, and I happen to have access to the White House at the same time.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Civil Rights Rally, 2018
Leadership can mobilize masses, especially when combined with institutional influence.
In simple terms: Leaders can rally people.
Key Takeaway
Leverage positions to inspire collective action.
Themes
leadership
activism
influence
Mood
inspirational
cautionary
Type
political
social
When to use this quote
- protests
- policy advocacy
- community organizing
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Social mobilization
political power
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure ethical use of influence?
- What safeguards protect against manipulation?
A Different Perspective
Power can be misused for personal gain.
![“It does not appear, nor is there any reason to believe that [ Jeff Sessions] will put policing reform front and center in the way that this justice department has, and that will mean that we cast aside eight years of hard work, blood, sweat and tears that have gone into bringing cities and mayors…” quote by Al Sharpton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/95f/al-sharpton-2091_addresses_it-does-not-appear-nor-is-there-any-reas_237329.jpg)
