Black Quote by Opal Tometi
“Without networks like the Black Immigration Network, organizations like Haitian Women for Haitian Refugees would not get the support and resources and amplification that their voices that they need and deserve.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Advocacy conference on immigrant support, 2020
Community networks amplify marginalized voices, enabling organizations to access resources and influence.
In simple terms: Networks give power to under‑represented groups.
Key Takeaway
Build and support community networks.
Themes
activism
solidarity
empowerment
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
advocacy
inspirational
When to use this quote
- non‑profit fundraising
- policy advocacy
- media campaigns
Key Concepts
Social capital
resource mobilization
Questions to Reflect On
- How can organizations thrive without large networks?
- What are alternatives to network‑based support?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on networks can create dependency and exclude isolated groups.
