She infused the light emitting from her palms with her magical powers in order to fully manifest them. This mysterious magic was unique to those of her clan, who were known as "The Tribe of Light." Sun-Ra broke the laws of her people and used the clan's magic to help outsiders. She scorned the stern words her parents had spoken to her ever since she was a small child: "Never, ever, display the clan's magic in front of outsiders." She decided to use her magic to help the weak and powerless. "What's the point of having these powers and not using them?"