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.
ROSA PARKSMany 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.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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It is better to protest than to accept injustice.
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Why do you all push us around?
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All I was doing was trying to get home from work.
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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.
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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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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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There is work to do; that is why I cannot stop or sit still.
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I would like to be remembered as a person who wanted to be free, so other people would be also free.
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I will always work for human rights for all people.
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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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Black women are very capable of leading our organizations. I believe that firmly.
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When the history of this country is written, when a final accounting is done, it is this small, quiet woman whose name will be remembered long after the names of senators and presidents have been forgotten.
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I believe we are here on the planet Earth to live, grow up and do what we can to make this world a better place for all people to enjoy freedom.
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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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