Quotes about Advocacy

I used to think that real love involved falling for someone; but now I think it usually involves standing for someone.

I want to remind women of color out there to stand your ground, and don't ever be afraid to speak up.

People do want to see themselves reflected. They'll never believe that Gwen Graham, Philip Levine, Chris King, or Jeff Greene will be a better representative of their interests than I will be.

I am representing my community, in a sense, especially given the fact that there are not as many Latino actors out there.

You don't have to be Latino to speak powerfully about how important it is to have a police department that cares for our immigrant communities.

Edgar Wayburn has worked to preserve the most breath-taking examples of the American landscape. In fact, over the course of more than a half-century, both as President of the Sierra Club and as a private citizen, he has saved more of our wilderness than any person alive.

One person can stop a great injustice. One person can be a voice for truth. One person's kindness can save a life.

If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair

Power at its best is love implementing the demand of justice.

Later he explained that when a person is beating you you should scream as loud as possible; maybe the whipper will become embarrassed or else some sympathetic soul might come to your rescue.

Each time a woman stands up for herself, she stands up for all women.

So use that anger, yes. You write it. You paint it. You dance it. You march it. You vote it. You do everything about it. You talk it. Never stop talking it."-Maya Angelou