I believe there is only one race – the human race.
ROSA PARKSWithout vision, the people will perish, and without courage and inspiration, dreams will die – the dream of freedom and peace.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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All I was doing was trying to get home from work.
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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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The only way for prejudiced people to change is for them to decide for themselves that all human beings should be treated fairly.
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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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When I see the leadership roles black women are taking today I am very encouraged.
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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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You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.
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Racial pride and self-dignity were emphasized in my family and community.
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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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Victory or defeat? It is the slogan of all-powerful militarism in every belligerent nation. And yet, what can victory bring to the proletariat?
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Whites would accuse you of causing trouble when all you were doing was acting like a normal human being instead of cringing.
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I see the energy of young people as a real force for positive change.
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Our mistreatment was just not right, and I was tired of it.
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I talked and talked of everything I know about the white man’s inhuman treatment of the Negro.
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My only concern was to get home after a hard day’s work.
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