Beverly Daniel Tatum on responsibility
Beverly Daniel Tatum7 quotes“To say that it is not our fault does not relieve us of responsibility. However, we may not have polluted the air, but we need to take responsibility, along with others, for cleaning it up.”
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Heads of warring nations could learn a lot about how to achieve lasting peace by watching dogs and cats who live in the same house.
Blaize ClementBlaize Clement The task for each of us, White and of color, is to identify what our own sphere of influence is (however large or small) and to consider how it might be used to interrupt the cycle of racism.
Beverly Daniel TatumBeverly Daniel Tatum We all get misinformation growing up about people who are different from ourselves.
Beverly Daniel TatumBeverly Daniel Tatum Many white people experience themselves as powerless, even in the face of privilege. But the fact is that we all have a sphere of influence, some domain in which we exercise some level of power and control.
Beverly Daniel TatumBeverly Daniel Tatum In order to prevent chronic discomfort, Whites may learn not to notice.
Beverly Daniel TatumBeverly Daniel Tatum The task of resisting our own oppression does not relieve us of the responsibility of acknowledging our complicity in the oppression of others.
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Billy MillsBilly Mills You have to recognise your responsibility to your community for your actions. Liberty doesn’t mean that you are not held accountable.
Billy BraggBilly Bragg Take responsibility for the things you build and invent.
Bill JoyBill Joy Our veterans accepted the responsibility to defend America and uphold our values when duty called.
Bill ShusterBill Shuster The price of power is responsibility for the public good.
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