“Bigotry and sexism destroy the unity needed for a nation to live.” — DaShanne Stokes Bias 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
“An institution rooted in slavery cannot be the voice of our people.” — DaShanne Stokes America 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
“Privilege is when your voice is the norm but still you claim to be unheard.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“If your actions don't live up to your words, you have nothing to say.” — DaShanne Stokes Action Copy Share Image
“Political correctness' as 'over-sensitivity' is code for saying the privileged shouldn't have their unearned privileges questioned.” — DaShanne Stokes Discrimination Copy Share Image
“Removing the finish line is a useful tactic if your goal is to just keep running the race.” — DaShanne Stokes Accomplishment Copy Share Image
“Let them have guns' is as much a solution to mass murder and gun violence as 'Let them have drugs' is a… — DaShanne Stokes Constitution 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
“Saying something is 'politically correct' is often a way of dismissing the voices of the oppressed.” — DaShanne Stokes Biased Copy Share Image
“When we allow violence against some, we enable violence against all.” — DaShanne Stokes Crime 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
“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
“Lies sound like facts to those who've been conditioned to mis-recognize the truth.” — DaShanne Stokes Appearances Copy Share Image
“Discovering that I was adopted redefined my entire world, but it taught me that who you are doesn't change.” — DaShanne Stokes Adopt 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
“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 Freedom 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
“Only by speaking out can we create lasting change. And that change begins with coming out.” — DaShanne Stokes Bisexual Copy Share Image
“Privilege is presuming to speak for others you know nothing about.” — DaShanne Stokes Discrimination Copy Share Image
“Adoptees deserve open records because deception and partial truths do not set us free.” — DaShanne Stokes Adopt Copy Share Image
“Truth is not determined by the number of people telling it or willing to admit to it.” — DaShanne Stokes Deceit Copy Share Image
“Being denied their original birth certificates isn't just a problem for adoptees. It's a social problem, requiring social change.” — DaShanne Stokes Adopt Copy Share Image
