I'm black, I don't feel burdened by it and I don't think it's a huge responsibility. It's part of who I am. It does not define me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Race is part of identity but should not limit or define a person entirely.
- In plain terms
- Being black is part of me but does not define my whole life.
- What can you take from it?
- Identity is multifaceted not defined by one trait.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much should identity traits define you?
- What defines you beyond race?
Another view
Society may still define people by race regardless of personal view.
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