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Fury spends itself pretty quickly when there’s no fury facing it.

John Lewis

People must understand that people were beaten, arrested, jailed, and some people were murdered, while attempting to register to vote, or to get others to register to vote.
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In spite of all of the things, the issues, that we may be confronting today, I’m very hopeful, very optimistic about the future.
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Comfortable Future Hope Issue Optimism Spite
There is a need for a movement of non-violent direct action.
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Action Movement Need Non Violence
Freedom is the continuous action we all must take, and each generation must do its part to create an even more fair, more just society.
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Not one of us can rest, be happy, be at home, be at peace with ourselves until we end hatred and division.
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Division Happiness Hatred Home Ourselves Peace
It is our responsibility to leave this planet cleaner and greener.
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People should organize people to just turn up and participate in the democratic process. Knock on doors.
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When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have to speak up. You have to say something; you have to do something.
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Equality Justice Truth
Say something. Have the courage. Have the backbone. Get in the way. Walk with the wind. It’s all going to work out.
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Black Lives Matter Courage Justice Racism Wind Work
When growing up, I saw segregation. I saw racial discrimination. I saw those signs that said white men, colored men. White women, colored women. White waiting. And I didn’t like it.
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You have to tell the whole truth, the good and the bad, maybe some things that are uncomfortable for some people.
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Justice People Truth Uncomfortable
The scars and stains of racism are still deeply embedded in the society.
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Create a society at peace with itself, and lay down the burden of hate and division.
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You must be bold, brave, and courageous and find a way to get in the way.
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Don’t give up! Don’t give in! Keep the faith! And keep your eyes on the prize!
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I would say to a young person: continue to study. Study what is taking place in your community, in your neighborhood, maybe at your school.
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Fury spends itself pretty quickly when there’s no fury facing it.

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