Being Yourself Is Power
Being yourself is the most powerful thing you can do.
Megan Rapinoe
Accomplished American soccer player, World Cup champion and advocate for gender equality.
All moments: Megan Rapinoe
- Life After Football — Megan Rapinoe
Change requires sacrifice and commitment, but if you believe in why you do it, it's worth it.
- Confidence in Abilities — Megan Rapinoe
The confidence I have in my abilities has always been there.
- A Short Career With Purpose — Megan Rapinoe
I'd rather have a short career doing what I love than a long career doing what I don't.
- Equality Is The Whole Thing — Megan Rapinoe
Equality is not a side issue - it's the whole thing.
- The Final Farewell — Megan Rapinoe
I'm grateful for every moment on the field and for being able to fight for what I believe in.
- A Fighter at Heart — Megan Rapinoe
People see me as a fighter and I think that's the most important thing.
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- Documenting History — Questlove
As a documentarian, I feel a responsibility to preserve the history of Black music and culture
- The Art of Service — John Legend
As an artist, I see my role as serving humanity and raising my voice for justice
- Alien Artist — David Bowie
I never tried to fit in. I prefer to be myself, even if it's alien.
- Compromise and Conscience — Bob Dylan
I'll never sell my soul for money or fame. It's my only true asset.
- Humble Beginnings — Paul McCartney
Nobody believed in us at first. We just believed in ourselves and the music.
- Always Be a Good Human — Louis Armstrong
I've always tried to be a good human being. That's what matters.