Avery Bradley Quotes

I was always interested in social change but never actually did anything about it.

I'm an activist.

The rhythm of being an activist today involves a pretty simple rhythm. You have to open your eyes to the reality before you. You have to look and see.

We can all become activists and raise questions.

I didn't wake up and decide to become an activist. But you couldn't help notice the inequities, the injustices. It was all around you.

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

The great thing about social movements is everybody gets to be a part of them.

No change can come if those who are impacted the most by discrimination are not willing to stand up for themselves.

I think that all people who feel that there is injustice in the world anywhere should learn as much of it as they can bear. That is our duty.

There are many things we do not want about the world. Let us not just mourn them. Let us change them.

Activists are generally doers - rather than watching television and thinking about the world they will put there energies into doing something 'active' to change the (political) situation.

Activism could be defined as activities engaged in by individuals to change there of others situation.

An activist is someone who makes an effort to see problems that are not being addressed and then makes an effort to make their voice heard. Sometimes there are so many things that it's almost impossible to make your voice heard in every area, but you can sure try.

Social change comes not only from the courtroom, but from talking to the media.

I can't help but believe that at some time in the not-too-distant future, there is going to be another movement to change these systemic conditions of poverty, injustice, and violence in people's lives. That is where we've got to go, and it is going to be a struggle.

Every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person a potential activist, every minute a chance to change the world.

The activism of marginalized people often comes with visibility and being heard. Which can lead people to believe that recognition and awareness is the actual end point. And it is not.

I feel like I would be a hypocrite not to use my platform to speak up for people who are facing oppression in this country. I did it and I still do it because I believe it's worth letting people know that if we do this together, if we stand up together we can make change.

I believe activism is the true source of change in the world. Pushing to change social structures in communities that you are a part of is critical for making real lasting change.

When I was 19 or 20, the way I was an activist was by regularly meeting with groups, going to protests, and being there on the ground.

Even if you can't be an activist every day, when you can be, do it.

You just have to find your activism, and don't let anyone tell you what that should look like. If you're doing the work, and you're getting someone to think, you're on the right path.

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.

Being an activist is not easy.

I feel that my purpose is to shed light on some of the darker sides of our world, and to lend a hand and a voice to people struggling.