I would like to be remembered as a person who wanted to be free, so other people would be also free.
ROSA PARKSWe 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.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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Have you ever been hurt and the place tries to heal a bit, and you just pull the scar off of it over and over again.
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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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There is just so much hurt, disappointment, and oppression one can take. The line between reason and madness grows thinner.
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Black women are very capable of leading our organizations. I believe that firmly.
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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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There is work to do; that is why I cannot stop or sit still.
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The bus was among the first ways I realized there was a black world and a white world.
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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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I did not get on the bus to get arrested. I got on the bus to go home.
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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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An opportunity was being given to me to do what I had asked of others.
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Racism is still with us. But it is up to us to prepare our children for what they have to meet, and, hopefully, we shall overcome.
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The only way for prejudiced people to change is for them to decide for themselves that all human beings should be treated fairly.
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I knew someone had to take the first step and I made up my mind not to move.
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If you want to be respected for your actions, then your behavior must be above reproach. If our lives demonstrate that we are peaceful, humble, and trusted, this is recognized by others.
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