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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.

Rosa Parks

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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Action Behaviour Demonstrate Humble Peace Recognize Respect Trust
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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Defeat Nation Powerful Revolution Slogan Victory
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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Action Black Lives Matter Cause Normal Trouble
Why do you all push us around?
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Black Lives Matter
I learned to put my trust in God and to see Him as my strength.
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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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I do the very best I can to look upon life with optimism and hope and looking forward to a better day.
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When I see the leadership roles black women are taking today I am very encouraged.
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Black Lives Matter Encouragement Leadership Women
To bring about change, you must not be afraid to take the first step. We will fail when we fail to try.
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I would like to be remembered as a person who wanted to be free, so other people would be also free.
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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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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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We didn’t have any civil rights. It was just a matter of survival, of existing from one day to the next.
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Racial pride and self-dignity were emphasized in my family and community.
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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 see the energy of young people as a real force for positive change.
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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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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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