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Black lives Quote by Mohja Kahf

“You who came of age in the past decade have had eight years of a Black U.S. president, and that gloss looked good, and there were even a few inches gained on some issues such as health care, and maybe that can cause a person to relax a bit. But think of how exponentially drone attacks increased…” quote by Mohja Kahf
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““You who came of age in the past decade have had eight years of a Black U.S. president, and that gloss looked good, and there were even a few inches gained on some issues such as health care, and maybe that can cause a person to relax a bit. But think of how exponentially drone attacks increased under Obama, how many Black people were shot by police under Obama, because the violence is systemic. How many of the people now hearteningly pledging to sign up for a Muslim registry signed up for a Black Lives Matter or protested the discriminatory immigration program NSEERS? The National Security Entry-Exit Registration System subjected my students from the Middle East to hours of interrogation and intimidation every time they reentered after going home to visit their families, arbitrarily barred tons of innocent people from entry, and was ineffective against terrorism anyway. It's systemic injustice we are after changing, and we should not ever be lulled.””

Mohja Kahf

About This Quote

The speaker critiques superficial progress under a Black president, highlighting systemic injustices like drone warfare and police violence, urging vigilance against complacency.

In simple terms: Superficial gains mask deeper systemic problems.

Key Takeaway

Stay alert to hidden injustices.

Themes

politics justice systemic racism

Mood

critical urgent

Type

political activist

When to use this quote

  • voting
  • activism
  • policy advocacy
  • education campaigns

Key Concepts

structural inequality policy critique civil rights activism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What hidden injustices persist despite visible progress?
  • How can we sustain vigilance?
A Different Perspective

Progress can be misleading without deeper change.

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