Africa Quote by Fannie Lou Hamer
![“I saw how the Government was run there [in Africa] and I saw where black people were running the banks. I saw, for the first time in my life, a black stewardess walking through a plane and that was quite an inspiration for me.” quote by Fannie Lou Hamer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8ba/fannie-lou-hamer-3999_black_i-saw-how-the-government-was-run-there-i_1515160.jpg)
“I saw how the Government was run there [in Africa] and I saw where black people were running the banks. I saw, for the first time in my life, a black stewardess walking through a plane and that was quite an inspiration for me.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Civil Rights Rally, USA, 1960s
Seeing Black professionals in prominent roles challenged his expectations and inspired him to envision broader possibilities for himself and his community.
In simple terms: Seeing Black leaders inspired him.
Key Takeaway
Recognize role models and pursue your aspirations.
Themes
representation
inspiration
racial equality
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career ambition
- community leadership
- personal empowerment
Key Concepts
social mobility
identity formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you seek mentors who reflect your aspirations?
- What obstacles might you face despite role models?
A Different Perspective
Inspiration may be limited by systemic barriers.
![“I met one child there eleven years old, speaking three languages [in Guinea]. He could speak English, French and Malinke. Speaking my language actually better than I could. And this hypocrisy - they tell us here in America [ that black people can't be intelligent].” quote by Fannie Lou Hamer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6ef/fannie-lou-hamer-3999_america_i-met-one-child-there-eleven-years-old-s_78966.jpg)
![“... some of my people could have been left [in Africa] and are living there. And I can't understand them and they don't know me and I don't know them because all we had was taken away from us. And I became kind of angry; Ifelt the anger of why this had to happen to us. We were so stripped and…” quote by Fannie Lou Hamer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d38/fannie-lou-hamer-3999_robbed_some-of-my-people-could-have-been-left-i_142242.jpg)
