We must absolutely take care of one another.
RUBY BRIDGESNow that I’m a parent, I know that my parents were incredibly brave.
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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I believe it doesn’t do yourself any good to hate.
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I want to inspire kids.
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I do think that some people are born as old souls.
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I believe that we have to come together, and we have to rely on the goodness of each other.
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Racism is a grown-up disease, and we should stop using our kids to spread it.
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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 believe in my prayers.
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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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Racism is a form of hate. We pass it on to our young people. When we do that, we are robbing children of their innocence.
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You cannot look at a person and tell whether they’re good or bad.
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We have tolerance, respect, and equality in our written laws but not in the hearts of some of our people.
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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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A lot of my strength came from my upbringing.
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That’s really what my work is all about – bringing kids together.
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