Shirley Chisholm – Acceptance
Being excluded for unpopular opinions hurts. Being excluded because of race, gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation is devastating. Exclusion devalues our humanity. That can make us bitter, resentful and angry. At these unpleasant moments we face crucial moral decisions– we can walk away and create space to preserve our dignity or we can stubbornly assert ourselves to gain acceptance and respect. Each decision carries consequences felt throughout our lives.