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You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.

Rosa Parks

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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No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.
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Since 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.
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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 learned to put my trust in God and to see Him as my strength.
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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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Black Lives Matter Colour Facility Injustice
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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Time begins the healing process of wounds cut deeply by oppression.
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I’m tired of being treated like a second-class citizen.
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An opportunity was being given to me to do what I had asked of others.
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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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Black Lives Matter Freedom
There is just so much hurt, disappointment, and oppression one can take. The line between reason and madness grows thinner.
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Knowing what must be done does away with fear.
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Why do you all push us around?
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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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You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.

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