“Resilience” is defined, by Merriam-Webster, as the ability to recover from or adjust easily to difficulties, misfortune, or change. Many of us would agree that people of color, particularly women and gender minorities, face more barriers to success, prosperity, and even survival in the United States. In the Asian diaspora, particularly in immigrant communities, there’s the stress of adaptation, intergenerational trauma, and systemic racism that box us in or hinder us. Let these quotes from Asian women inspire you to stay strong in the face of adversity!
“My mother had a saying: while you may be the first to do many things, make sure you’re not the last.”
― Kamala Harris, former vice president of the United States
It’s no secret that Kamala Harris was the first female, the first Asian American, and the first African American VP of the U.S. Raised by an Indian immigrant single mother who herself was an award-winning breast cancer researcher, Harris was no stranger to breaking glass ceilings. She has many times cited her mother as the person who made her who she is today and has taught her to open doors for others.
“But what if … we decide to not go back to normal … we learn from these difficult times and design a better world centered on access, care, and justice?”
― Alice Wong, “Year of the Tiger: An Activist’s Life”
Alice Wong is a disability rights activist living with progressive muscular dystrophy. Having survived life-threatening complications during the COVID-19 pandemic, Wong is the founder of the Disability Visibility movement and author of two books. Her writing focuses on the trials, tribulations, and accomplishments of herself and others advocating for disability justice.
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“Every setback is an opportunity for growth and resilience.”
― Chloé Zhao, filmmaker
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