Enough Quote by Angie Thomas
“Especially for young POC, when we enter majority-white spaces, we feel the need to assimilate, to blend in, to prove ourselves. I don't think we discuss it enough.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Hate U Give, 2017
Young people of color often feel pressure to conform in predominantly white settings, yet this need is rarely discussed.
In simple terms: POC feel pressure to assimilate.
Acknowledge and discuss assimilation pressure.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- college
- workplace
- community groups
- activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can spaces become more inclusive?
- What personal strategies help maintain identity?
Conformity can suppress authentic voices.