We have tolerance, respect, and equality in our written laws but not in the hearts of some of our people.
RUBY BRIDGESI pray for my enemies, that God would forgive them.
More Ruby Bridges Quotes
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I think racism is something that is passed on and taught to our kids, and that’s a shame.
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Racism is a grown-up disease, and we should stop using our kids to spread it.
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Love is Love. Better to Love than Hate!!!
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Evil looks like you and I. I know what evil looks like, and I know that it comes in all shades and colors.
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I believe in my prayers.
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A lot of my strength came from my upbringing.
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I was the first black child to desegregate the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in Louisiana in 1960.
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Our elders said back then that if Black folks really wanted to see Change, they had to step up to the plate and do it themselves. Somebody has to be First. Will that be you?
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I pray for my enemies, that God would forgive them.
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When I think about our babies today and them not being safe in school, I think that should be the next civil rights movement, you know, is to ban the assault weapons so that our babies can be safe.
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Today and Everyday I stand against Injustice and in solidarity with our Asian, Asian-American & Pacific Islander Brothers and Sisters.
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I believe it doesn’t do yourself any good to hate.
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We stand United against Racism!
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My mother had taught me that the only thing you could depend on was your faith, and I had that.
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You cannot look at a person and tell whether they’re good or bad.
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