"And people are always saying he deceptively quick, deceptively athletic, and I dont' know if that's just because I'm Asian or what it is, but obviously there's going to be stereotypes that you have to fight"
- Jeremy Lin
About this Quote
This quote by Jeremy Lin speaks to the bigotry and stereotypes that Asian Americans face in the United States. He is referring to the fact that individuals typically undervalue his athleticism and quickness since of his Asian heritage. He is implying that people have a presumption of what an Asian professional athlete need to resemble, and he has to combat against these stereotypes in order to be successful. This quote is an effective reminder of the racism and discrimination that Asian Americans still face in the United States. It is a call to action for individuals to recognize and challenge the stereotypes that are put on Asian Americans. It is also a pointer that Asian Americans are simply as capable and talented as any other athlete, and must be provided the very same chances and regard.
This quote is written / told by Jeremy Lin somewhere between August 23, 1988 and today. He was a famous Athlete from USA.
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