"Si vous ne pouvez être grand que parce que quelqu'un est à genoux, alors vous avez un sérieux problème. Et je ressens que les blancs ont un très, très sérieux problème."
— Toni Morrison
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Simplified Meaning:
If you feel good about yourself only by putting others down, there’s something deeply wrong with that. Imagine you’re playing a game, and you only look like a winner because everyone else is forced to lose on purpose. This isn’t fair and suggests you’re not truly a winner. In history, some white people have felt superior by treating people of other races unfairly, such as during times of slavery or segregation. This approach is harmful and shows a lack of true self-worth. Instead of feeling good by standing on others, we should strive to lift everyone up and seek equality. When we help each other rise, we create a better and more just world for everyone.
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Discrimination Empathy Human rights Inequality Oppression Power dynamics Racism Social justice White privilege
