Can't change Quote by Selena
“Anywhere in the world you go, you find racism, discrimination. Not just in the United States, or in Texas. It's very sad for me, but that's the way it is. I can't change the world by myself. I, being Hispanic, have also faced discrimination. But … the world keeps turning.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1995, Univision, Mexico
The speaker notes widespread racism and discrimination worldwide, feeling powerless to change it alone.
In simple terms: Racism exists everywhere; one person can’t fix it.
Key Takeaway
Focus on small, collective actions.
Themes
racism
discrimination
inequality
Mood
frustrated
hopeful
Type
social
motivational
When to use this quote
- activism
- community building
- education
- policy advocacy
- personal coping
Key Concepts
social justice
systemic bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you contribute to change locally?
- What allies can you find?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep societal biases is slow and may feel futile.
![“I don't feel that I've been hampered by [ racism or discrimination], and the reason why is that we reach out to people on the basis of where everyone meets, and try to build common cause on that basis. Because of that, I think we've cut through some of the issues that normally divide people.” quote by Keith Ellison](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/575/keith-ellison-4072_bases_i-don-t-feel-that-i-ve-been-hampered-by_521425.jpg)
