Get involved Quote by Howard Zinn
“When we organize with one another, when we get involved, when we stand up and speak out together, we can create a power no government can suppress.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Civil Rights Rally, 1978
Collective organization and speaking out creates power beyond governmental control.
In simple terms: People together are stronger than governments.
Organize and speak together.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- protests
- community meetings
- online petitions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions can sustain collective power?
- How to protect free speech?
Government may still suppress dissent through force.