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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.
"Tolerance of intolerance enables oppression."
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"Tolerance of intolerance enables oppression."

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"Trump didn't divide America. He just doused us with gasoline and fanned the flames."
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"Trump didn't divide America. He just doused us with gasoline and fanned the flames."

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"People turned against each other cannot turn against those responsible."
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"People turned against each other cannot turn against those responsible."

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"What does religious freedom mean if we would use it as a cover for hate and privilege?"
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"What does religious freedom mean if we would use it as a cover for hate and privilege?"

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"Adoptees deserve open records because deception and partial truths do not set us free."
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"Adoptees deserve open records because deception and partial truths do not set us free."

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"The power of love is that it sees all people."
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"The power of love is that it sees all people."

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"It's not conversion 'therapy, ' it's conversion brainwashing."
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"It's not conversion 'therapy, ' it's conversion brainwashing."

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"Prejudice plunges you into a world of fear and hate. That's no way to live."
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"Prejudice plunges you into a world of fear and hate. That's no way to live."

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"Racism is dead only to those who've closed their eyes and ears to the whole world around them."
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"Racism is dead only to those who've closed their eyes and ears to the whole world around them."

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"Electing a bigot enables further bigotry."
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"Electing a bigot enables further bigotry."

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"People think that LGBTs adopting children will hurt them, but it's not being in loving homes that hurts children most."
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"People think that LGBTs adopting children will hurt them, but it's not being in loving homes that hurts children most."

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"Freedom means equality. If you don't believe in equality for all, you don't believe in freedom."
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"Freedom means equality. If you don't believe in equality for all, you don't believe in freedom."

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"People often call fighting racism being 'PC' when they don't want to confront their own prejudice."
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"People often call fighting racism being 'PC' when they don't want to confront their own prejudice."

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"If you can't see past my name, you can't see me."
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"If you can't see past my name, you can't see me."

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"We elected a man who knows how to build walls when we needed someone who knows how to build bridges."
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"We elected a man who knows how to build walls when we needed someone who knows how to build bridges."

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"Those who benefit from unearned privilege are too often quick to discount those who don't."
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"Those who benefit from unearned privilege are too often quick to discount those who don't."

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"Talk without the support of action means nothing."
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"Talk without the support of action means nothing."

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"Building bridges takes us further than building walls."
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"Building bridges takes us further than building walls."

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"Denying the popular vote is un-American and anti-democratic."
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"Denying the popular vote is un-American and anti-democratic."

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"We must tell the world that even though we elected a bigot, bigotry will not prevail."
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"We must tell the world that even though we elected a bigot, bigotry will not prevail."

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"You can flip a coin to change its face, but it remains the same coin."
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"You can flip a coin to change its face, but it remains the same coin."

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"Privilege doesn't just insulate people from the consequences of their prejudice, it cuts them off from their humanity."
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"Privilege doesn't just insulate people from the consequences of their prejudice, it cuts them off from their humanity."

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"Removing the finish line is a useful tactic if your goal is to just keep running the race."
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"Removing the finish line is a useful tactic if your goal is to just keep running the race."

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