African american Quote by Eric Holder
“I sit here as the first African-American attorney general, serving the first African-American President of the United States. And that has to show that we have made a great deal of progress. But there's still more we have to travel along this road so we get to the place that is consistent with our founding ideals.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 2009 Presidential Inauguration, 2009
Progress is evident but continued effort needed to fulfill founding ideals
In simple terms: We’ve advanced, yet more work remains
Key Takeaway
Commit to ongoing civil rights work
Themes
progress
justice
founding ideals
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
political
activist
When to use this quote
- legislative reform
- community outreach
- education initiatives
- judicial appointments
Key Concepts
civil rights law
social justice
American history
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps best advance equality?
- How can we sustain momentum?
A Different Perspective
Resistance from entrenched interests can stall change
