Country Quote by Barack Obama
“The way we have to measure progress is not, "Is there ever going to be an incident of racism in the country?" It's, "How does the majority of our country respond?"”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Race, United Nations General Assembly, 2016
Progress is judged by collective response to racism, not by its absence.
In simple terms: Measure progress by how society reacts to racism.
Key Takeaway
Focus on collective action against racism.
Themes
race
society
justice
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- community organizing
- education
- media coverage
Key Concepts
collective responsibility
social response
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your community respond to incidents of racism?
- What actions show genuine progress?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook systemic issues that persist despite positive responses.
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