We are organizers at heart. Most of us in the movement take great pride in being able to put things together.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Organizers derive pride from their ability to build and unite communities.
- In plain terms
- Activists feel proud of their skill to bring people together.
- What can you take from it?
- Building coalitions is a core source of pride for organizers.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes you proud of your community work?
- How do you define effective organization?
Another view
Organizing requires sustained effort beyond initial enthusiasm.
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