As someone from Venezuela, where national instability is real, this line emphasizes how the micro (family, collective home) is just as hard—and just as critical—as the macro (political peace).

An honest recognition that avoiding conflict weakens community care—a lesson relevant when trying to blend in, but still wanting to be fully seen.

Richards relates life cycles to the collective evolving body—something I connect with as I keep navigating my own transformation in a new land.

This passage highlights how the Black struggle for human rights has not only advanced Black communities but has also contributed to the broader humanization of the U.S. As a Latino, I see parallels in our own fight for civil rights and recognition. Just like Black activism shaped the country, Latinx movements—like the Chicano movement or immigrant rights struggles—have pushed for justice and inclusion. It’s important to revisit past victories, but also to reflect on the challenges that remain.

The completely speech can be told today, and It will be as powerful as it was back then. It is sad to see that one of the most influential countries in the world is so behind in terms of human rights, and that we keep Devolving and going back to step 1.

We must prepare ourselves.

This is THE MOST today phrase we can use to keep ourselves up!