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 PARKSNo, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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I was determined to achieve the total freedom that our history lessons.
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I don’t think well of people who are prejudiced against people because of race.
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I see the energy of young people as a real force for positive change.
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Memories of our lives, of our works and our deeds will continue in others.
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My only concern was to get home after a hard day’s work.
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When I see the leadership roles black women are taking today I am very encouraged.
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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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Knowing what must be done does away with fear.
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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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Each person must live their life as a model for others.
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I want to be treated like a human being.
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If I can sit down for freedom, you can stand up for children.
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There is work to do; that is why I cannot stop or sit still.
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I’m tired of being treated like a second-class citizen.
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You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.
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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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Our freedom is threatened every time one of our young people is killed by another child, every time a person gets stopped and beaten by the police because of the color of their skin.
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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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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 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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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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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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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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I will always work for human rights for all people.
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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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