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I see the energy of young people as a real force for positive change.

Rosa Parks

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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Crime Done Human Man Need People Regard Togetherness Unemployment Work
I talked and talked of everything I know about the white man’s inhuman treatment of the Negro.
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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 will no longer act on the outside in a way that contradicts the truth that I hold deeply inside. I will no longer act as if I were less than the whole person I know myself inwardly to be.
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Action Contradict Myself Person Truth
Stand for something or you will fall for anything. Today’s mighty oak is yesterday’s nut that held its ground.
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I will always work for human rights for all people.
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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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Happiness Life Need
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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Concern Equality Freedom Justice People Person Prosperity
Racial pride and self-dignity were emphasized in my family and community.
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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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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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Believe Control Faith Inspirational Power Stand
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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An opportunity was being given to me to do what I had asked of others.
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Have you ever been hurt and the place tries to heal a bit, and you just pull the scar off of it over and over again.
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If I can sit down for freedom, you can stand up for children.
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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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