"私たちはブラックイズビューティフルを推進していたわけではありません。ただそれを見せただけです"
— Katherine Dunham
Simplified Meaning:
The quote talks about how actions can speak louder than words. Instead of talking a lot about the idea that Black people are beautiful, they chose to demonstrate it through their actions and appearances. For example, in the 1960s, many Black people began to embrace their natural hair and wear traditional African clothing. By doing this, they showed others that being Black is something to be proud of, without having to say it directly. Imagine if someone wanted to show that healthy eating is important. Instead of constantly telling people to eat better, they just eat healthy food and look happy and fit. Others see this and may feel inspired to do the same. This way, the person promotes healthy eating by living it, not just talking about it. In the same way, the actions of embracing and showcasing Black beauty had a strong impact in promoting pride and self-love among Black people.
