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“We've got to start making people uncomfortable in themselves and not being comfortable being racist or homophobic or any of that. We've got to cut that out from the inside.” quote by Jason Mitchell
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“We've got to start making people uncomfortable in themselves and not being comfortable being racist or homophobic or any of that. We've got to cut that out from the inside.”

Jason Mitchell

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Source Speech: Equality Conference, 2021

We must make people uncomfortable with their own biases, not just outward prejudice.

In simple terms: Challenge internal racism and homophobia.

Key Takeaway

Confront inner prejudice.

Themes

social justice self‑awareness change

Mood

provocative empathetic

Type

activist inspirational

When to use this quote

  • workshop facilitation
  • education reform
  • personal counseling
  • community building

Key Concepts

psychology cultural studies

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize your bias?
  • What steps change it?
A Different Perspective

Discomfort can cause resistance.

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