Changed Quote by Bethann Hardison
“A friend of mine, Kim Hastreiter, who owns Paper Magazine, she told me, "When you left, it really changed things and you need to do something." So with the encouragement of others, I stayed around and watched, and I saw that all the girls before, such an enormous group of girls of color, all shades, it began to disappear.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Fashion industry commentary
Seeing the disappearance of diverse women in media spurs personal commitment to support representation.
In simple terms: She wants to keep diverse women visible.
Key Takeaway
Champion representation actively.
Themes
diversity
media
representation
activism
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
advocacy
inspirational
When to use this quote
- fashion shows
- media hiring
- mentorship programs
Key Concepts
visibility
intersectionality
community
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can amplify underrepresented voices?
- How to sustain momentum after initial progress?
A Different Perspective
Systemic biases can resist change despite individual effort.
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