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.
ROSA PARKSSince 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.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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Without vision, the people will perish, and without courage and inspiration, dreams will die – the dream of freedom and peace.
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I had given up my seat before, but this day, I was especially tired. Tired from my work as a seamstress, and tired from the ache in my heart.
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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 ready to die but give my consent never. Never, never.
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Racial pride and self-dignity were emphasized in my family and community.
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No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.
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The bus was among the first ways I realized there was a black world and a white world.
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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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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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I paid the same fare as others, and I felt violated. I was not going back.
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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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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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As long as there is unemployment, war, crime and all things that go to the infliction of man’s inhumanity to man, regardless – there is much to be done, and people need to work together.
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Knowing what must be done does away with fear.
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There is work to do; that is why I cannot stop or sit still.
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