will.i.am Quotes

I think our work as movement leaders isn't just about our own visibility but rather how do we make the whole visible. How do we not just fight for our individual selves but fight for everybody?

We are trying to construct a more inclusive society. We are going to make a country in which no one is left out.

Black people come in so many different bodies, genders, and sexualities, so it's important that we're conscious of that so we can fight for a world that embraces and uplifts black people of every kind. Our voices are powerful and have the ability to make change.

Homeboy Industries has chosen to stand with the 'demonized' so that the demonizing will stop; it stands with the 'disposable' so that the day will come when we stop throwing people away.

Feminism is for all women and girls, not a privileged few or one ethnicity, religion, age, sexual preference, ability, region or hemisphere.

Individuals can resist injustice, but only a community can do justice.

Do you know what social justice is? Do you know what social reform is? I didn't either, but reform and social justice are what I intend to do.

I think it is important that you have people from all different vanguards, from all different walks of society and different viewpoints to be focused on the struggle for equality and democracy. We need as many champions for the cause and as many events as possible to help keep this in focus.

We will not build a society that reflects who we are and that has opportunities for equality or justice if we don't make progress for all participants.

Social justice is what drives me; it's why I'm here.

The Time's Up campaign is for everyone, in all capacities, contributions big and small.

The real power of any movement is how we work together with other social justice movements.

We must make sure #MeToo breaks the race, class, gender, and faith lines that make it so hard for marginalized people to be heard.

It is not up to women of color to save this country from itself. That's on all of us. That's on all of us.

I am unapologetic about the need for social change, greater inclusion, and equity.

I'm going to be an advocate to ensure that we are protecting everyone, and we're tearing down barriers and not building barriers.

The better we understand how identities and power work together from one context to another, the less likely our movements for change are to fracture.

I challenge us all to have the courage of our convictions to fight for a fair, justice and inclusive society.

We have to be intentional with including trans women, all women, all marginalized people. Whether we say 'Me Too' or call ourselves feminists or strive to create a diverse workplace that reflects the world we live in, it's all about being intentional.

My vision for Scotland is one in which we fight together for the values we are care about: equality, fairness and social justice. Those values are the same whether you live in Dumfries or Carlisle.

There is no degree of human suffering which in and of itself is going to bring about change. Only organisation can change things.

Feminism is rooted in racial rights and gender rights, and all of those things intersect, and to say that that's not something you can stand behind - it confuses me. I think it's a really great word.

Feminism is not just about women; it's about letting all people lead fuller lives.

I'm not going to change the world overnight. It's one person at a time, and hopefully they're people in positions of power who can help people get in those roles and really, truly embrace colorblind casting.

There are brilliant out lesbians and gay men and bisexuals and transgendered people and heterosexuals keeping the fire of change alive. Not a day goes by when I don't feel grateful to them for their work.