God has always given me the strength to say what is right.
ROSA PARKSWe 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.
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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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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When I see the leadership roles black women are taking today I am very encouraged.
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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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I had no idea that history was being made. I was just tired of giving up.
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I see the energy of young people as a real force for positive change.
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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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The bus was among the first ways I realized there was a black world and a white world.
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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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I knew someone had to take the first step and I made up my mind not to move.
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There were times when it would have been easy to fall apart or to go in the opposite direction, but somehow I felt that if I took on more step, someone would come along to join me.
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Our mistreatment was just not right, and I was tired of it.
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Memories of our lives, of our works and our deeds will continue in others.
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I believe there is only one race – the human race.
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People need to free their minds of racial prejudice and believe in equality for all and freedom regardless of race.
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