I learned to put my trust in God and to see Him as my strength.
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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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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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 will always work for human rights for all people.
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I was a person with dignity and self-respect, and I should not set my sights lower than anybody else just because I was black.
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I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.
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I think when you say you’re happy, you have everything that you need and everything that you want, and nothing more to wish for.
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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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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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When I see the leadership roles black women are taking today I am very encouraged.
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As long as we have bigotry and crime, we have work to do.
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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.
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Each person must live their life as a model for others.
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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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Racial pride and self-dignity were emphasized in my family and community.
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Our mistreatment was just not right, and I was tired of it.
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