People need to free their minds of racial prejudice and believe in equality for all and freedom regardless of race.
ROSA PARKSThere 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.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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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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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 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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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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Differences of race, nationality or religion should not be used to deny any human being citizenship rights or privileges.
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I will always work for human rights for all people.
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I had no idea that history was being made. I was just tired of giving up.
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I was ready to die but give my consent never. Never, never.
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I learned to put my trust in God and to see Him as my strength.
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Memories of our lives, of our works and our deeds will continue in others.
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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.
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There is no future without education.
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An opportunity was being given to me to do what I had asked of others.
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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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