Mascot Quotes

“True change, I guess, means working on one’s self first, then seeing the world with a different vision.”
― Charles Waters, Mascot

“Black and Brown people never show up whole in school books…. And Native Nations—forget it. But Ms. Williams gave us books, poems, and short stories where we could see ourselves and each other.”
― Charles Waters, Mascot

“Be strong. Be visible. Educate allies and keep them busy reaching out to others. Well-crafted communication draws others to your cause. Teens take action and do the right thing more easily than some adults. Especially adults in power positions.”
― Charles Waters, Mascot

“I can't stop staring. How can everyone not see the harm we all experience in this?

Making one group a caricature leads to violence that extends to the rest of us. Just look at the rise of hate crimes against Asian, Jewish, and Muslim people, continued violence against Black and Indigenous people, and no care whatsoever for those seeking asylum at the US border.”
― Charles Waters, Mascot

“Mama says it’s a constant battle working in the US legal system created by white men. Something new has to be born, because this system is set up for subjugation.”
― Charles Waters, Mascot