“Bigotry and sexism destroy the unity needed for a nation to live.” — DaShanne Stokes Bias Copy Share Image
“Privilege is presuming to speak for others you know nothing about.” — DaShanne Stokes Discrimination Copy Share Image
“An institution rooted in slavery cannot be the voice of our people.” — DaShanne Stokes America Copy Share Image
“Adoptee rights are everyone's rights, and they deserve to be protected.” — DaShanne Stokes Adopt Copy Share Image
“Failing to indict a criminal sitting president sends the message that those in power are above the law.” — DaShanne Stokes Crime 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 Bigotry Copy Share Image
“Adoptees deserve open records because deception and partial truths do not set us free.” — DaShanne Stokes Adopt 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… — DaShanne Stokes Bias Copy Share Image
“Political correctness’ is a label the privileged often use to distract from their privilege and hate.” — DaShanne Stokes Bias Copy Share Image
“Freedom means equality. If you don't believe in equality for all, you don't believe in freedom.” — DaShanne Stokes Bigotry Copy Share Image
“Those with unearned privileges often spin things as 'political correctness' to further silence those they wish to oppress.” — DaShanne Stokes Biased Copy Share Image
“Saying gun control hurts our freedom is a false argument amounting to propaganda. Gun laws don't curtail freedom any more than speed… — DaShanne Stokes Amendment Copy Share Image
“Amazing how eye and skin color come in many shades yet many think sexuality is just gay or straight.” — DaShanne Stokes Bisexual Copy Share Image
“People turned against each other cannot turn against those responsible.” — DaShanne Stokes Class conflict Copy Share Image
“It's not 'over-sensitivity' to ask to be treated with the same dignity and respect shown to others.” — DaShanne Stokes Bias Copy Share Image
“Persecution complexes are reaffirming to those who benefit from unearned privileges.” — DaShanne Stokes Bias Copy Share Image
“Those who incite violence have no business lecturing others about unity.” — DaShanne Stokes Business 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 Alternative-facts Copy Share Image
“A president who has incited violence inspires citizens towards hate and violence.” — DaShanne Stokes Crime 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 Children Copy Share Image
“Lies sound like facts to those who've been conditioned to mis-recognize the truth.” — DaShanne Stokes Appearances Copy Share Image
“If you think being straight means you're being discriminated against, you're probably misreading your privilege.” — DaShanne Stokes Bias Copy Share Image
“Adoption isn't just a childhood experience, it's a life-long experience.” — DaShanne Stokes Adopt Copy Share Image
“If you won't stand up against those who tear us apart with their lies, hate, and bigotry, expect to do a lot… — DaShanne Stokes Bigotry Copy Share Image
“If the system were designed to protect adoptees, why do so many have to fight for their rights?” — DaShanne Stokes Adopt Copy Share Image
“Laws forbidding adoptees from accessing their original birth certificates are outdated and need to be changed today.” — DaShanne Stokes Adopt Copy Share Image
“If your actions don't live up to your words, you have nothing to say.” — DaShanne Stokes Action Copy Share Image
“When we allow violence against some, we enable violence against all.” — DaShanne Stokes Allow 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 Class conflict Copy Share Image
“Standing against discrimination for some while supporting discrimination against others hurts us all.” — DaShanne Stokes Bias Copy Share Image
“Saying something is 'politically correct' is often a way of dismissing the voices of the oppressed.” — DaShanne Stokes Biased Copy Share Image
“If you voted for a man who said "Grab em by the pussy," you have zero room to claim to protect anyone… — DaShanne Stokes Pussy 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 Discrimination Copy Share Image
“Privilege is when your voice is the norm but still you claim to be unheard.” — DaShanne Stokes Privilege Copy Share Image
“Discrimination does not 'make America great.' It makes America weak.” — DaShanne Stokes Discrimination Copy Share Image
“If you truly have faith in your convictions, then your convictions should be able to stand criticism and testing.” — DaShanne Stokes Beliefs 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 Adopt Copy Share Image
