I see the energy of young people as a real force for positive change.
ROSA PARKSI see the energy of young people as a real force for positive change.
ROSA PARKSRacism is still with us. But it is up to us to prepare our children for what they have to meet, and, hopefully, we shall overcome.
ROSA PARKSMemories of our lives, of our works and our deeds will continue in others.
ROSA PARKSThe only way for prejudiced people to change is for them to decide for themselves that all human beings should be treated fairly.
ROSA PARKSI would like to be known as a person who is concerned about freedom and equality and justice and prosperity for all people.
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.
ROSA PARKSAs 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.
ROSA PARKSWhen I see the leadership roles black women are taking today I am very encouraged.
ROSA PARKSAn opportunity was being given to me to do what I had asked of others.
ROSA PARKSThere is work to do; that is why I cannot stop or sit still.
ROSA PARKSOne person can change the world.
ROSA PARKSMany 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.
ROSA PARKSI had no idea that history was being made. I was just tired of giving up.
ROSA PARKSIf I can sit down for freedom, you can stand up for children.
ROSA PARKSIt takes more than one person to bring about peace – it takes all of us.
ROSA PARKSAs long as people use tactics to oppress or restrict other people from being free, there is work to be done.
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