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Im black, I dont feel burdened by it and I dont think its a huge responsibility. Its part of who I am. It does not defin
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"I'm black, I don't feel burdened by it and I don't think it's a huge responsibility. It's part of who I am. It does not define me"

- Oprah Winfrey

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This quote by Oprah Winfrey talks to the idea of welcoming one's identity and not letting it specify them. She is saying that being black becomes part of her identity, however it does not specify her. She does not feel strained by it, nor does she think it is a big obligation. Instead, she sees it as a part of her identity that she can be pleased with. This quote speaks with the idea of self-acceptance and embracing one's identity, regardless of race, gender, or any other element. It is a tip that we must not let our identity define us, but rather, we should accept it and utilize it to empower ourselves. Oprah Winfrey is an excellent example of someone who has actually embraced her identity and used it to end up being a successful and prominent figure.

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Oprah Winfrey This quote is written / told by Oprah Winfrey somewhere between January 29, 1954 and today. She was a famous Entertainer from USA. The author also have 51 other quotes.

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