Ilyasah Shabazz We were raised very colour blind. I had gone to school and to camp for so long with white people, I think I was like 15 years old before I realised I was black. – Ilyasah Shabazz Black Quotes Blind Quotes Camp Quotes Colour Quotes People Quotes Raised Quotes Realised Quotes School Quotes White Quotes My mother didn’t set out to surround us with white students or colleagues. My mother just sought a quality education. People have these expectations of who they think you should be. And I say it’s because they don’t really understand Malcolm X – or his wife. It is our family’s hope that the true legacy and context of Malcolm X’s life continues to be shared with people from all walks of life in a positive manner that helps promote the goals and ideals for which Malcolm X so passionately advocated.
Sarah McBride The Internet has been great for the LGBT community. I know many older transgender people who say, ‘I didn’t know there was a single person like me until I was 40.’ I can’t imagine growing up in my teenage years without access to that information. – Sarah McBride
Charles Maurice de Talleyrand Mistrust first impulses; they are nearly always good. – Charles Maurice de Talleyrand
Harrison Barnes When I got to the Bay Area, everyone was talking about ‘Silicon Valley, Silicon Valley,’ so I just wanted to go and learn more about it. – Harrison Barnes
Justin Tranter For me, as a performer or a songwriter, Stevie Nicks is always a huge inspiration as well as Iggy Pop. – Justin Tranter
Iskra Lawrence No matter what age you are, your voice should be heard, and you can develop a passion for something and be an activist in your own right, in your own field, for something you feel strongly about. – Iskra Lawrence
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