"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."
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
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