Ask yourself Quote by Yaa Gyasi
““We believe the one who has the power. He is the one who gets to write the story. So when you study history, you must always ask yourself, Whose story am I missing? Whose voice was suppressed so that this voice could come forth? Once you have figured that out, you must find that story too. From there, you begin to get a clearer, yet still imperfect, picture.””
About This Quote
History is written by the powerful; we must seek missing voices for a fuller picture.
In simple terms: Power shapes narratives, seek hidden stories.
Key Takeaway
Include diverse perspectives.
Themes
history
power
voice suppression
Mood
inquisitive
determined
Type
historical
activist
When to use this quote
- research
- education
- media analysis
Key Concepts
narrative bias
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- Whose story is omitted?
- How can you amplify marginalized voices?
A Different Perspective
Complete truth is unattainable.
