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“As you know, I'm a black girl out of the projects of New York City, raised in a single parent home because my parents divorced very very young... welfare and homeless at four and then again at 16 and just not having the things or the necessary tools that society would say I needed to have in order…” quote by Kelly Price
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“As you know, I'm a black girl out of the projects of New York City, raised in a single parent home because my parents divorced very very young... welfare and homeless at four and then again at 16 and just not having the things or the necessary tools that society would say I needed to have in order to be any kind of success in life.”

Kelly Price

About This Quote

Source Interview: Kelly Price, public interview, 2023

Overcoming systemic adversity requires resilience and resourcefulness despite lacking support.

In simple terms: Hardship can be overcome with determination.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate resilience and seek support.

Themes

adversity resilience social mobility

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • education
  • career building
  • community support

Key Concepts

systemic inequality personal growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What resources can you access?
  • How does community help?
A Different Perspective

Success may still be limited by structural barriers.

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