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.
ROSA PARKSIt is better to protest than to accept injustice.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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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 a person with dignity and self-respect, and I should not set my sights lower than anybody else just because I was black.
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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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Our mistreatment was just not right, and I was tired of it.
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I had no idea that history was being made. I was just tired of giving up.
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God has always given me the strength to say what is right.
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Why do you all push us around?
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I paid the same fare as others, and I felt violated. I was not going back.
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As long as people use tactics to oppress or restrict other people from being free, there is work to be done.
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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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Knowing what must be done does away with fear.
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My only concern was to get home after a hard day’s work.
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I believe we are here on the planet Earth to live, grow up and do what we can to make this world a better place for all people to enjoy freedom.
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Racial pride and self-dignity were emphasized in my family and community.
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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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