Black Quote by Mary Church Terrell
“Nobody wants to know a colored woman's opinion about her own status of that of her group. When she dares express it, no matter how mild or tactful it may be, it is called 'propaganda,' or is labeled 'controversial.' Those two words have come to have a very ominous sound to me.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Advocacy for Black women's voices, early 20th century
Society dismisses Black women's perspectives as propaganda or controversial, silencing them and reinforcing oppression.
In simple terms: Black women’s opinions are unfairly dismissed.
Key Takeaway
Amplify marginalized voices.
Themes
racism
gender
silencing
Mood
urgent
empowering
Type
activist
social justice
When to use this quote
- community meetings
- policy debates
- educational forums
Key Concepts
media representation
political discourse
activism
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies can protect marginalized speech from being dismissed?
- How does language shape power dynamics?
A Different Perspective
Labeling dissent as propaganda can prevent necessary dialogue.
