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DaShanne Stokes is an American sociologist, author, and activist dedicated to social justice, equality, and civic engagement. Through writing and public advocacy, Stokes emphasizes the importance of action over silence. His work inspires individuals to move beyond observation and become agents of change within their communities. By promoting dialogue, accountability, and inclusivity, Stokes encourages people to build bridges, challenge injustice, and contribute meaningfully to a more equitable society.
"P.T.S.D. doesn't make you weak. It makes you a survivor."
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"P.T.S.D. doesn't make you weak. It makes you a survivor."

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"Prejudice is learned. What will you teach others through your actions and words?"
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"Prejudice is learned. What will you teach others through your actions and words?"

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"A fool can't help but be a fool, but when others follow, he makes a fool of us all."
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"A fool can't help but be a fool, but when others follow, he makes a fool of us all."

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"Discovering that I was adopted redefined my entire world, but it taught me that who you are doesn't change."
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"Discovering that I was adopted redefined my entire world, but it taught me that who you are doesn't change."

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"People often call fighting discrimination being 'PC' because they don't want their own unearned privileges challenged."
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"People often call fighting discrimination being 'PC' because they don't want their own unearned privileges challenged."

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"Bigots often like to say they're the ones being hurt as they oppress and hurt others. Never fall for the 'pity the privileged' routine."
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"Bigots often like to say they're the ones being hurt as they oppress and hurt others. Never fall for the 'pity the privileged' routine."

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"Those with unearned privileges often spin things as 'political correctness' to further silence those they wish to oppress."
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"Those with unearned privileges often spin things as 'political correctness' to further silence those they wish to oppress."

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"Saying something is 'politically correct' is often a way of dismissing the voices of the oppressed."
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"Saying something is 'politically correct' is often a way of dismissing the voices of the oppressed."

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"The minute we look away, the minute we stop fighting back, that's the minute bigotry wins."
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"The minute we look away, the minute we stop fighting back, that's the minute bigotry wins."

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"Lies sound like facts to those who've been conditioned to mis-recognize the truth."
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"Lies sound like facts to those who've been conditioned to mis-recognize the truth."

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"Free elections don't always result in fair elections."
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"Free elections don't always result in fair elections."

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"If you'd combat bigotry, use honest language and call things out for what they really are."
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"If you'd combat bigotry, use honest language and call things out for what they really are."

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"Privilege is when you can afford to sit back and criticize others who have to fight for the things you take for granted."
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"Privilege is when you can afford to sit back and criticize others who have to fight for the things you take for granted."

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"No matter their party, people with a conflict of interest should be banned from the Electoral College."
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"No matter their party, people with a conflict of interest should be banned from the Electoral College."

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"Being denied their original birth certificates isn't just a problem for adoptees. It's a social problem, requiring social change."
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"Being denied their original birth certificates isn't just a problem for adoptees. It's a social problem, requiring social change."

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"Those who incite violence have no business lecturing others about unity."
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"Those who incite violence have no business lecturing others about unity."

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"Standing against discrimination for some while supporting discrimination against others hurts us all."
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"Standing against discrimination for some while supporting discrimination against others hurts us all."

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"Bigotry and sexism destroy the unity needed for a nation to live."
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"Bigotry and sexism destroy the unity needed for a nation to live."

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"Saying it's hard being straight is like complaining to the poor that it's difficult being wealthy."
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"Saying it's hard being straight is like complaining to the poor that it's difficult being wealthy."

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"One of the most important qualities of a president is the ability to inspire, to bring people together for the common good."
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"One of the most important qualities of a president is the ability to inspire, to bring people together for the common good."

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"If you love your country, you must be willing to defend it from fraud, bigotry, and recklessness--even from a president."
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"If you love your country, you must be willing to defend it from fraud, bigotry, and recklessness--even from a president."

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"Silencing women silences justice."
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"Silencing women silences justice."

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"Privilege is when your voice is the norm but still you claim to be unheard."
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"Privilege is when your voice is the norm but still you claim to be unheard."

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"Let them have guns' is as much a solution to mass murder and gun violence as 'Let them have drugs' is a solution to drug addiction."
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"Let them have guns' is as much a solution to mass murder and gun violence as 'Let them have drugs' is a solution to drug addiction."

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"A president who has incited violence inspires citizens towards hate and violence."
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"A president who has incited violence inspires citizens towards hate and violence."

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"When you're dealing with frauds and liars, listen more to what they don't say than what they do."
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"When you're dealing with frauds and liars, listen more to what they don't say than what they do."

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"When you've grown up mis-educated, surrounded by fear and hate, unaware of your privilege, lies can sound like the truth."
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"When you've grown up mis-educated, surrounded by fear and hate, unaware of your privilege, lies can sound like the truth."

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"Don't be a witness. Be an activist."
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"Don't be a witness. Be an activist."

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"Terror doesn't change people from gay to straight. It just hurts innocent people."
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"Terror doesn't change people from gay to straight. It just hurts innocent people."

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"One of the best ways you can fight discrimination is by taking good care of yourself. Your survival is not just important, it's an act of revolution."
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"One of the best ways you can fight discrimination is by taking good care of yourself. Your survival is not just important, it's an act of revolution."

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"Leadership by deception isn't leadership. It's fraud."
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"Leadership by deception isn't leadership. It's fraud."

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"It's illegal to deny people their records due to race or gender. Adoptees deserve the same rights and protections."
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"It's illegal to deny people their records due to race or gender. Adoptees deserve the same rights and protections."

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"Whites saying 'make America white again' is like millionaires saying 'make the wealthy rich again."
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"Whites saying 'make America white again' is like millionaires saying 'make the wealthy rich again."

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"A president cannot defend a nation if he is not held accountable to its laws."
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"A president cannot defend a nation if he is not held accountable to its laws."

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"Racist legacy laws and modern racist practices are all part of the same system, and it needs to be changed now."
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"Racist legacy laws and modern racist practices are all part of the same system, and it needs to be changed now."

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"If you truly have faith in your convictions, then your convictions should be able to stand criticism and testing."
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"If you truly have faith in your convictions, then your convictions should be able to stand criticism and testing."

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"Fear is the intended result of codifying homophobia into law."
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"Fear is the intended result of codifying homophobia into law."

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"Truth is hard, propaganda is cheap."
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"Truth is hard, propaganda is cheap."

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"If you defend free speech for bigots but not to combat bigotry, then you believe in bigotry, not free speech."
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"If you defend free speech for bigots but not to combat bigotry, then you believe in bigotry, not free speech."

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"Persecution complexes are reaffirming to those who benefit from unearned privileges."
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"Persecution complexes are reaffirming to those who benefit from unearned privileges."

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"We owe our loyalty to each other and to our children's children, not to party politics."
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"We owe our loyalty to each other and to our children's children, not to party politics."

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"Bigotry is based on deception, of oneself and of others."
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"Bigotry is based on deception, of oneself and of others."

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"You're not under attack when others gain rights and privileges you've always had."
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"You're not under attack when others gain rights and privileges you've always had."

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"If the system were designed to protect adoptees, why do so many have to fight for their rights?"
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"If the system were designed to protect adoptees, why do so many have to fight for their rights?"

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"Facts are threatening to those invested in fraud."
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"Facts are threatening to those invested in fraud."

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"It's a scary world we live in when a person of color endorses a racist for president."
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"It's a scary world we live in when a person of color endorses a racist for president."

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"The more we're thrown into conflict with each other through engineered distrust, the less able we are to unite against those responsible."
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"The more we're thrown into conflict with each other through engineered distrust, the less able we are to unite against those responsible."

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"Privilege is not knowing that you're hurting others and not listening when they tell you."
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"Privilege is not knowing that you're hurting others and not listening when they tell you."

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"Blind party loyalty will be our downfall. We must follow the truth wherever it leads."
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"Blind party loyalty will be our downfall. We must follow the truth wherever it leads."

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"Violence isn't a Democrat or Republican problem. It's an American problem, requiring an American solution."
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"Violence isn't a Democrat or Republican problem. It's an American problem, requiring an American solution."

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