Black white Quote by Suzy Kassem
““WE ARE ALL HUMAN It should not matter - That we grew up On opposite banks, Opposite streets, The opposite Side of the tracks, Or opposite ends of The social ranks. It should not matter What your father did Or what was his blood, As long as you are good And full of love. It should not matter That you have more than me Or that I know more than you, Or what my job is, Or where I went to school For we are all equal -- And it's only our polarities that Make us each so unique, Individually resourceful, And every human useful. It should not matter That the media wants to Keep dividing us By reminding us that We are from different sects, With labeled and Typecasted Racial and stereotypical Defects, And that there are rules Set for every age, Religion, class and sex. "Sign over here. Put an X in the box, Then step to the left So I can see Whose next?" Nobody should ever feel Like just another statistic, And nobody Should ever feel Above or below the rest. Remember to Stand up for yourself Before you stand up to Rip the test. Stand up for all that's unfair And speak out for what's Always right and best. It should not matter If you are Chinese, Black, white or Cuban. If you seriously do realize That we are all just human. WE ARE ALL HUMAN by Suzy Kassem””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “We Are All Human” by Suzy Kassem, 2015
The poem urges that social distinctions—race, class, gender, education—should not affect how we value each other; humanity unites us, and we must stand against division and injustice.
In simple terms: All humans are equal despite differences.
Treat everyone with equal respect.
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When to use this quote
- school
- workplace
- community activism
- policy making
- personal interactions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you challenge bias in your daily life?
- What actions promote true equality?
Changing deep‑rooted prejudices and institutional barriers can be difficult.