Learn from these monuments, whether we like them or not, and put them in their context.
RUBY BRIDGESRacism is a form of hate. We pass it on to our young people. When we do that, we are robbing children of their innocence.
More Ruby Bridges Quotes
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Kids come into the world with clean hearts, fresh starts.
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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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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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A lot of my strength came from my upbringing.
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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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Love is Love. Better to Love than Hate!!!
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I do think that some people are born as old souls.
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We all have a common enemy, and it is evil.
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I want to inspire kids.
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We stand United against Racism!
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If you really think about it, if we begin to teach history exactly the way that it happened – good, bad, ugly, no matter what – I believe that we’re going to find that we are closer, more connected than we are apart.
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I believe in my prayers.
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I pray for my enemies, that God would forgive them.
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Now that I’m a parent, I know that my parents were incredibly brave.
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I wanted to use my experience to teach kids that racism has no place in hearts and minds.
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