I am thankful that the President Of the United States has given me permission to tell my story. I hope that he and those in authority under him will read my story and judge whether my people have been rightly treated.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He seeks official recognition to ensure his people are judged fairly.
- In plain terms
- He wants the President to read his story and see if his people were treated well.
- What can you take from it?
- Storytelling can seek justice.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can personal stories change policy?
- How do marginalized people seek justice?
Another view
Official permission does not guarantee fair treatment.
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