A Quote by Pramila Jayapal

I want to remind women of color out there to stand your ground, and don't ever be afraid to speak up. — © Pramila Jayapal
I want to remind women of color out there to stand your ground, and don't ever be afraid to speak up.
I also have to speak out for people around me who are afraid, who think it is not worth it or who have totally given up hope. So I want to set an example: you can do it and this is OK, to speak out.
I want to encourage women not to feel weak. Don't be afraid to speak out.
I want to encourage young women to stand up for each other and speak up when they see others in a tough situation.
We need to change attitudes. We can only change attitudes by working together. Government will do its bit, but I want you all to do your bit, too. So speak out, stand up against violence against women and girls, and that's the way we can eradicate it.
It's important to have strong images of women out there, women who aren't afraid of expressing themselves, women who aren't afraid of taking chances, women who aren't afraid of their own power.
As women, we must speak out, speak up, say no to our inheritance of loss and yes to a future of women-led dialogue about women's rights and value.
Once the world was pulled out from beneath your feet, did you ever get to stand on firm ground again?
My message to women - including women of color - stand strong. Refuse to be minimized or patronized. Let all the small guys out there be intimidated by you.
Expanding Stand Your Ground sends a clear message to communities of color: We are not welcome or safe in Florida.
Use your knowledge, and your heart, to stand up for those who can't stand, speak for those who can't speak, be a beacon of light for those whose lives have become dark.
I stand by what I believe in, I'm not afraid to speak up for what I think is right.
For me, you don't ever want to be defined by the color of your skin. You want to be defined by your work ethic, the person that you are, your character, your personality. That's what I've tried to go out and do.
Stand your ground means stand your ground. It doesn't mean chase after somebody who's turned their back.
I definitely think women are running it right now. We are not afraid to speak our minds. It's exciting because that's what I stand for, for people to be irreverent and to be themselves.
Stand Your Ground laws make all of us more vulnerable to the threat of gun violence, but they also have a disproportionate impact on communities of color.
There are a lot of people out there who will try to take advantage of you or are predators in a certain way. Women must stand up and speak out about it. Also, anybody who says that they have been wronged should be supported in every possible manner.
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