Class Quote by Angela Davis
“The process of empowerment cannot be simplistically defined in accordance with our own particular class interests. We must learn to lift as we climb.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on class and empowerment, 1970s
Empowerment must go beyond personal gain; it requires collective uplift as we advance.
In simple terms: Help others while you succeed.
Key Takeaway
Lift others as you rise.
Themes
social justice
collective action
empowerment
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
activist
inspirational
When to use this quote
- community organizing
- leadership development
- activist work
Key Concepts
intersectionality
class consciousness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you support others without neglecting yourself?
- What structures hinder collective uplift?
A Different Perspective
May ignore personal needs for others.
