Children Quote by DeRay Mckesson
“I was a teacher. I also worked at Harlem Children's Zone. I moved back to Baltimore and opened up an after-school, out-of-school program on the west side and then worked in two public school districts, in Baltimore and Minneapolis.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast on community activism, 2020
He describes his progression from teaching to creating after‑school programs, emphasizing grassroots education as a path to community empowerment.
In simple terms: He moved from teaching to building community programs.
Key Takeaway
Invest in local education initiatives.
Themes
education
community development
leadership
social impact
Mood
inspirational
determined
Type
narrative
motivational
When to use this quote
- school reform
- after‑school programs
- community outreach
Key Concepts
grassroots organizing
public policy
youth empowerment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you support local youth programs?
- What obstacles do community educators face?
A Different Perspective
Challenges include funding and systemic barriers.
