Whites would accuse you of causing trouble when all you were doing was acting like a normal human being instead of cringing.
ROSA PARKSI would like to be known as a person who is concerned about freedom and equality and justice and prosperity for all people.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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Many whites, even white Southerners told me that even though it may have seemed like the blacks were being freed (by my actions) they felt more free and at ease themselves. They thought that my action didn’t just free blacks but them, too.
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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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I’m tired of being treated like a second-class citizen.
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When I see the leadership roles black women are taking today I am very encouraged.
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I was ready to die but give my consent never. Never, never.
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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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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 don’t think well of people who are prejudiced against people because of race.
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You cannot always control the powers-that-be. You just have to have faith and stand by the things you believe in.
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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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I do the very best I can to look upon life with optimism and hope and looking forward to a better day.
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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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All I was doing was trying to get home from work.
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I paid the same fare as others, and I felt violated. I was not going back.
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Memories of our lives, of our works and our deeds will continue in others.
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