Quotes by DaShanne Stokes

Saying its hard being straight is like complaining to the poor that its difficult being wealthy.

Persecution complexes are reaffirming to those who benefit from unearned privileges.

If you think being straight means youre being discriminated against, youre probably misreading your privilege.

Those who benefit from unearned privilege are too often quick to discount those who dont.

Bigotry hurts the economy, so the next time you want to blame minorities for your problems, first take a look in the mirror.

If you cant see past my name, you cant see me.

Bigotry that is known and visible is bigotry that can be challenged.

If you defend free speech for bigots but not to combat bigotry, then you believe in bigotry, not free speech.

Privilege is when your voice is the norm but still you claim to be unheard.

Bigots often like to say theyre the ones being hurt as they oppress and hurt others. Never fall for the pity the privileged routine.

If you love your country, you must be willing to defend it from fraud, bigotry, and recklessness--even from a president.

Trump didnt divide America. He just doused us with gasoline and fanned the flames.

Building bridges takes us further than building walls.

Its a scary world we live in when a person of color endorses a racist for president.

Discrimination is discrimination, even when people claim its tradition.

Calling for an end to hate shouldnt be treated as a punishable offense.

What does religious freedom mean if we would use it as a cover for hate and privilege?

Its terrifying to think you could become the next statistic.

Racism is dead only to those whove closed their eyes and ears to the whole world around them.

Facts are threatening to those invested in fraud.