Action Quote by Eric Holder
![“[I] can't actually imagine a time in which the need for more diversity would ever cease. Affirmative action has been an issue since segregation practices. The question is not when does it end, but when does it begin [..] When do people of color truly get the benefits to which they are entitled?” quote by Eric Holder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/233/eric-holder-7429_action_i-can-t-actually-imagine-a-time-in-which_2551642.jpg)
“[I] can't actually imagine a time in which the need for more diversity would ever cease. Affirmative action has been an issue since segregation practices. The question is not when does it end, but when does it begin [..] When do people of color truly get the benefits to which they are entitled?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Diversity Policy, United States Department of Justice, 2010
The need for diversity is ongoing; it will never fully end, only begin anew as societies evolve.
In simple terms: Diversity must be continuously pursued.
Key Takeaway
Ensure ongoing inclusion efforts.
Themes
eity
justice
policy
social progress
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Workplace hiring
- education admissions
- community leadership
- legislative reform
Key Concepts
Affirmative action
systemic inequality
social equity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we measure true inclusion?
- What structures perpetuate inequality?
A Different Perspective
Diversity initiatives can face resistance and tokenism.
