Racism 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 PARKSWhen I see the leadership roles black women are taking today I am very encouraged.
More Rosa Parks Quotes
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It takes more than one person to bring about peace – it takes all of us.
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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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It is better to protest than to accept injustice.
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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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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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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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I would like to be known as a person who is concerned about freedom and equality and justice and prosperity for all people.
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Each person must live their life as a model for others.
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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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I paid the same fare as others, and I felt violated. I was not going back.
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My only concern was to get home after a hard day’s work.
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You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.
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No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.
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If I stayed angry at other people, I would miss finding friends among those I was angry with.
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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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