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“It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.”
— AUDRE LORDE (African American writer and civil rights activist.)

“For me, forgiveness and compassion are always linked: how do we hold people accountable for wrongdoing and yet at the same time remain in touch with their humanity enough to believe in their capacity to be transformed?”
— bell hooks (American author, feminist, and social critic.)

“The single story creates stereotypes, and the problem with stereotypes is not that they are untrue, but that they are incomplete. They make one story become the only story.”
— CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE (Nigerian author and feminist.)

“We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter their color.”
– MAYA ANGELOU (African American poet and civil rights activist.)

“And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through… but one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in.”
– HARUKI MURAKAMI (Japanese author known for his surreal, reflective novels exploring human nature, isolation, and transformation.)

“You are a light. You are the light. Never let anyone—any person or any force—dampen, dim, or diminish your light.”
– JOHN LEWIS (Civil rights leader and U.S. Congressman.)

“Design creates culture. Culture shapes values. Values determine the future.”
– ROBERT L. PETERS (Graphic Designer)

“To establish common ground, designers must first recognize the power dynamics at play in the spaces they create and actively design for equity and inclusion.”
— WENDY L. MARTIN (Social Justice and Environmental Designer)

“Design is about making an emotional connection with the audience. When you understand your audience’s feelings, needs, and aspirations, you establish common ground that resonates deeply.”
— DEBBIE MILLMAN (Designer and Author)