Gay people Quote by Troy D. Perry
““It was my conclusion that any people who were oppressed, particularly gay people like myself, could not depend upon others to be our heroes. We could not quit struggling for survival because one man with charisma and foresight had been murdered. There had to be enough of us to carry our own banners, even though the majority of us were still unseen. If we wanted conditions to be different, it was up to us to accomplish the change. And if some of us fell in battle, there would be a surplus of gay people to continue the fight - forever!””
About This Quote
Source Speech: LGBTQ+ Activism Conference, 2020
He argues oppressed groups must self‑organize rather than await external heroes.
In simple terms: People must fight for themselves.
Key Takeaway
Empower self‑leadership.
Themes
activism
self‑reliance
solidarity
Mood
passionate
resolute
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- community organizing
- policy advocacy
- support networks
- grassroots campaigns
Key Concepts
Collective action
identity politics
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies can combine self‑leadership with ally support?
- How can unseen groups become visible?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on self‑leadership can overlook needed alliances.
