Understanding Justice and Allyship

The speaker discusses the fatigue experienced by marginalized communities and their allies in the fight for justice. She shares personal experiences of racial discrimination and highlights the importance of allies, especially unlikely ones, in driving change. The story of Miss Ann, a white ballet teacher who taught Black children, exemplifies how allies can make a difference. The speaker calls for collective action and encourages everyone to stand up for justice, even when it seems unrelated to them.

What is the main reason the speaker believes we need a new approach to justice?

• Because new laws have been passed

• Because justice has already been achieved

• Because everyone is tired of the current fight

• Because current methods are too aggressive

How did the speaker's mother explain the ballet school's rejection?

• By saying they were not accepting new students

• By saying they were not smart enough to accept her

• By saying they had no available classes

• By saying they only accepted boys

What emotion did the speaker feel towards those who remained silent in the face of injustice?

• Gratitude

• Confusion

• Indifference

• Anger

According to the speaker, what is required for justice to occur?

• A large number of people

• An accomplice

• A new government

• A change in laws

What example does the speaker give of an unlikely ally leading a movement?

• Children advocating for climate change

• Men leading the charge for women's pay equity

• Doctors campaigning for healthcare reform

• Teachers protesting for better wages

What action did Miss Ann take in response to racial discrimination?

• She ignored the issue

• She wrote a letter to the government

• She started teaching ballet in the Black neighborhood

• She protested outside the ballet school

What did Miss Ann's actions inspire the speaker to do?

• Avoid controversial topics

• Always look for situations of injustice

• Ignore issues that don't involve her

• Focus only on her own problems

What does the speaker suggest is necessary to win the fight for equity?

• Ignoring the issues

• Waiting for others to act

• Speaking up and standing up

• Relying on government intervention

Why does the speaker believe justice requires everyone to be involved?

• Because it is a legal requirement

• Because it is a personal issue

• Because it is easy to achieve

• Because it is a collective effort

What is the speaker's final message about justice?

• It is already achieved

• It is not worth pursuing

• It counts on all of us

• It is only for those directly affected