We have such a knee-jerk reaction to our young people, not recognizing our young people carry the torch. We condemn them for their hats worn a certain way or their hoodie worn a certain way, or their pants sagging a certain way, but the reality is, we need to meet them where they stand. We need to arm them with what they need to fight, and then we need to get the hell out the way and let them lead. That is something that is not happening in our communities.
Nate ParkerI never examined my role in male culture, in hyper masculinity. I never examined it, nobody ever called me on it.
Nate ParkerWhen I walk home at night I don't have to worry about anything. But when a woman walks home at night she gotta think about a lot of different things.
Nate Parker