That was a difference between black slaves and white indentured servants. Black slaves were usually not allowed to keep their names, but were given new names by their owners.
ROSA PARKSDifferences of race, nationality or religion should not be used to deny any human being citizenship rights or privileges.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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An opportunity was being given to me to do what I had asked of others.
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There is no future without education.
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As long as we have bigotry and crime, we have work to do.
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I had no idea that history was being made. I was just tired of giving up.
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If I stayed angry at other people, I would miss finding friends among those I was angry with.
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I was determined to achieve the total freedom that our history lessons.
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You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.
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I believe there is only one race – the human race.
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Black women are very capable of leading our organizations. I believe that firmly.
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Everyone living together in peace and harmony and love – that’s the goal that we seek, and I think that the more people there are who reach that state of mind, the better we will all be.
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Stand for something or you will fall for anything. Today’s mighty oak is yesterday’s nut that held its ground.
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There is just so much hurt, disappointment, and oppression one can take. The line between reason and madness grows thinner.
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Many whites, even white Southerners told me that even though it may have seemed like the blacks were being freed (by my actions) they felt more free and at ease themselves. They thought that my action didn’t just free blacks but them, too.
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Since I have always been a strong believer in God, I knew that He was with me, and only He could get me through that next step.
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Racial pride and self-dignity were emphasized in my family and community.
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