Black Quote by Baratunde Thurston
“I work in comedy, journalism, media, and technology, many of which don't have a lot of black faces in visible positions. I walk through Brooklyn with a surfboard. It's fun to challenge and expand people's expectations.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: TEDxBrooklyn, 2018
Visibility of minorities in media challenges stereotypes and expands expectations.
In simple terms: Show diverse faces, break norms.
Key Takeaway
Promote inclusive representation.
Themes
diversity
media
stereotypes
Mood
inspirational
optimistic
Type
social
cultural
When to use this quote
- marketing
- film casting
- newsrooms
Key Concepts
representation
social change
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you support underrepresented talent?
- What impact does visibility have on youth?
A Different Perspective
Changing perception takes time and resistance.
![“Knowing that "me" is inextricably linked to blackness, [I try to enjoy] the process of expanding beyond the expected boundaries set by existing culture, norms and media.” quote by Baratunde Thurston](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d5c/baratunde-thurston-20128_blackness_knowing-that-me-is-inextricably-linked-t_1178100.jpg)
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