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 PARKSOur 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.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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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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The bus was among the first ways I realized there was a black world and a white world.
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When I see the leadership roles black women are taking today I am very encouraged.
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I would like to be known as a person who is concerned about freedom and equality and justice and prosperity for all people.
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There is just so much hurt, disappointment, and oppression one can take. The line between reason and madness grows thinner.
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I see the energy of young people as a real force for positive change.
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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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An opportunity was being given to me to do what I had asked of others.
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Why do you all push us around?
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Racial pride and self-dignity were emphasized in my family and community.
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Differences of race, nationality or religion should not be used to deny any human being citizenship rights or privileges.
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Each person must live their life as a model for others.
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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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I would like to be remembered as a person who wanted to be free, so other people would be also free.
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