Our freedom is threatened every time one of our young people is killed by another child, every time a person gets stopped and beaten by the police because of the color of their skin.
ROSA PARKSI was ready to die but give my consent never. Never, never.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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I had decided that I would not go anywhere with a piece of paper in my hand asking white folks for any favors. I had made that decision myself, as an individual.
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I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.
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I would like to be known as a person who is concerned about freedom and equality and justice and prosperity for all people.
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Whites would accuse you of causing trouble when all you were doing was acting like a normal human being instead of cringing.
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I learned to put my trust in God and to see Him as my strength.
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If I can sit down for freedom, you can stand up for children.
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We will really be set back if people don’t take the time to learn about the candidates who are concerned about the well-being of all the citizens and vote.
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Whatever my individual desires were to be free, I was not alone. There were many others who felt the same way.
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When people made up their minds that they wanted to be free and took action, then there was a change.
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Racial pride and self-dignity were emphasized in my family and community.
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We didn’t have any civil rights. It was just a matter of survival, of existing from one day to the next.
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To bring about change, you must not be afraid to take the first step. We will fail when we fail to try.
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Without vision, the people will perish, and without courage and inspiration, dreams will die – the dream of freedom and peace.
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Why do you all push us around?
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God has always given me the strength to say what is right.
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