I am Quote by Ayanna Pressley
“I am black and a woman and unapologetically proud to be both. But I've never asked anyone to vote for me because I'm black and a woman.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional Campaign Launch, Ayanna Pressley, 2018
Celebrates intersectional identity and pride while acknowledging political marginalization.
In simple terms: Proud of being Black and a woman, yet not seeking votes because of it.
Key Takeaway
Embrace identity, demand representation.
Themes
identity
pride
politics
intersectionality
Mood
empowering
defiant
Type
political
activist
When to use this quote
- campaign speeches
- activist rallies
- community organizing
Key Concepts
intersectional feminism
political representation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can pride translate into political action?
- What barriers prevent marginalized voices from seeking office?
A Different Perspective
May overlook strategic voting benefits.
