Antonio Quote by Sandra Cisneros
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“We started an organization that's the only sub-organization of the MacArthur Foundation and we are called the Macarturos. Usually when I win something, I'm the only one of my ethnicity to get it, but this time I met all these Latinos, and I was so excited. I'd meet someone and I'd go, [...] "Can you come to San Antonio?" And they'd go, "Oh yeah." [...] And suddenly I had twelve people that said they would come. And I didn't know how it was going to be. And that's how the Macarturos became a reality, where these very generous geniuses come to San Antonio and work together.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: MacArthur Foundation event, 2020
Building a supportive community can turn diverse talent into collective achievement.
In simple terms: Community unites talent.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inclusive networks.
Themes
community
diversity
empowerment
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
inspirational
reflective
When to use this quote
- nonprofit events
- cultural festivals
- grant programs
Key Concepts
social capital
network theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you keep participants engaged long‑term?
- What structures support lasting collaboration?
A Different Perspective
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