I see the energy of young people as a real force for positive change.
ROSA PARKSRacism 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.
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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When I see the leadership roles black women are taking today I am very encouraged.
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Knowing what must be done does away with fear.
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Everyone living together in peace and harmony and love – that’s the goal that we seek, and I think that the more people there are who reach that state of mind, the better we will all be.
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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 did not get on the bus to get arrested. I got on the bus to go home.
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My only concern was to get home after a hard day’s work.
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I had no idea that history was being made. I was just tired of giving up.
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Why do you all push us around?
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There were times when it would have been easy to fall apart or to go in the opposite direction, but somehow I felt that if I took on more step, someone would come along to join me.
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If I can sit down for freedom, you can stand up for children.
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I will always work for human rights for all people.
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I’m tired of being treated like a second-class citizen.
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People need to free their minds of racial prejudice and believe in equality for all and freedom regardless of race.
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As long as people use tactics to oppress or restrict other people from being free, there is work to be done.
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