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- ROBERT LIWANAG
- Insightful quotes on racism. After the killing of George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, while in police custody in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 25, 2020, protests erupted around the world in solidarity against racism and police brutality.
- Courage is contagious. “History has shown us that courage can be contagious, and hope can take on a life of its own.” — Michelle Obama.
- In dreams. “Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.” — Langston Hughes.
- Love and hate. “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” — Martin Luther King, Jr.
- "A riot is the language of the unheard." — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
- "It’s important for us to also understand that the phrase 'Black Lives Matter' simply refers to the notion that there’s a specific vulnerability for African Americans that needs to be addressed.
- "It's up to all of us — Black, white, everyone — no matter how well-meaning we think we might be, to do the honest, uncomfortable work of rooting it out."
- "You can't separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom." — Malcolm X. Related: The Significance of Black History Month and Why It Is Celebrated in February.
- "Never be limited by other people's limited imaginations."
- “I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality....
- "The cost of liberty is less than the price of repression."
- "In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we pay ourselves the highest tribute."
Jan 24, 2023 · Here are 25 inspiring, insightful, and powerful quotes from Black women who have changed the world, in honor of Black History Month.
Jun 18, 2024 · These famous Angela Davis quotes about freedom, struggle and equality are inspiring, thought-provoking and powerful as they cover racism, civil rights and more.
Feb 27, 2018 · We recently asked women of color in the BuzzFeed Community to tell us about how they cope with racial discrimination and gender bias at work.
Jun 25, 2020 · There’s the Karen who was recorded spewing multiple racist tirades against Asian Americans in a park in Torrance, Calif., upon which the Internet discovered that she had a history of...
