"I love Dr. Cornel West’s words: ”Never forget: Justice is what love looks like in public!” That’s how I feel about social justice-minded activism. A person’s activism shows what/who a person loves and also how they love. It shows their passion, compassion, empathy, and dedication to those they love. It’s not just about marching in the streets, though, because not everyone has the ability to do that; but everybody has the ability to love. If your heart is in the right place, then the actions will follow. Whether that means marching in the streets, campaigning for causes, being an advocate at your workplace, being an advocate for your friends, being there for your friends … there are so many ways to do activism and express your love for justice. Also, I think activism is sometimes a result of realizing that all of humanity is a loved one, not just those you see on a daily basis."
— @anuraglahiri (via queerdesi)
