People often say they need to be a voice for the voiceless, which sounds good but often ends up becoming imperialistic and patronizing. The oppressed already have a voice; the problem is that no one is listening. I am talking about allowing their voice to be heard. The more privileged people in society need to hear the voice of the oppressed and marginalized. We are here not to talk for them but, rather, to listen to them and provide avenues for people outside of the community to hear them as well.
