Racial pride and self-dignity were emphasized in my family and community.
ROSA PARKSI would like to be remembered as a person who wanted to be free, so other people would be also free.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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It takes more than one person to bring about peace – it takes all of us.
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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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I was determined to achieve the total freedom that our history lessons.
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I want to be treated like a human being.
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I don’t think well of people who are prejudiced against people because of race.
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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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No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.
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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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There are restroom facilities for white ladies and colored women, white men and colored men. We stand outside after being served at the same ticket counter instead of sitting on the inside.
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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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You cannot always control the powers-that-be. You just have to have faith and stand by the things you believe in.
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When I see the leadership roles black women are taking today I am very encouraged.
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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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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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I have spent over half my life teaching love and brotherhood, and I feel that it is better to continue to try to teach or live equality and love than it would be to have hatred or prejudice.
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