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- "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."
- If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life. — Marcus Garvey. If a person lacks self believe, he would never succeed in the struggle of life.
- There comes a time when people get tired of being plunged into the abyss of exploitation and nagging injustice. — Martin Luther King, Jr. Revolution is sparked by the souls who have been butchered enough by unjust violations.
- If the only time you think of me as a scientist is during Black History Month, then I must not be doing my job as a scientist. — Neil deGrasse Tyson. All occupations must receive respect.
- Every time you state what you want or believe, you’re the first to hear it. It’s a message to both you and others about what you think is possible. Don’t put a ceiling on yourself.
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RD.com, Dr. Billy Ingram/Getty Images 1. “One day our descendants will think it incredible that we paid so much attention to things like the amount of melanin in our skin or the shape of our eyes or our gender instead of the unique identities of each of us as complex human beings.” —Franklin Thomas, first Black president and CEO of the Ford Foundat...
RD.com, Yvonne Hemsey/Getty Images 12. “If you fall behind, run faster. Never give up, never surrender and rise up against all odds.” —Jesse Jackson, American political activist, politician and Baptist preacher 13. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” —Nelson Mandela, politician and South African anti-apart...
RD.com, Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images 25. “It is certain, in any case, that ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have.” —James Baldwin 26. “Let woman’s claim be as broad in the concrete as the abstract. We take our stand on the solidarity of humanity, the oneness of life, and the unnaturalness and injustice of all sp...
RD.com, Frazer Harrison/Getty Images 33. “Loving God is like my being Black. I just am. [No one says] ‘You know what? I’m gonna be blacker today!’ It’s my culture. It’s not something I put on or take off or show more. You just communicate that in the way you live your life.” —Angela Bassett, actress 34. “What I’m really praying is that we, as a peo...
RD.com, Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images 43. “It is an artist’s duty to reflect the times, as far as I’m concerned; you can’t help it.” —Nina Simone, singer, musician and activist who was considered one of the most influential singers during the Civil Rights Movement 44. “I don’t stand for the Black man’s side. I don’t stand for the White man’s s...
RD.com, Shelly Katz/Getty Images 51. “You never cede control of your own ability to be successful to something called racism.” —Condoleezza Rice 52. “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”—Harriet Tubman, former enslaved Am...
RD.com, ullstein bild Dtl./Getty Images 60. “The greatest movement for social justice our country has ever known is the Civil Rights Movement, and it was totally rooted in a love ethic.” —Bell Hooks, author, poet, feminist and social activist 61. “We write for the same reason that we walk, talk, climb mountains or swim the oceans—because we can. We...
RD.com, AFP/Getty Images 70. “You can kill a man, but you can’t kill an idea.” —Medgar Evers, civil rights activist 71. “Three hundred years of humiliation, abuse and deprivation cannot be expected to find voice in a whisper.” —Martin Luther King Jr. 72. “Sometimes history takes things into its own hands.” —Thurgood Marshall 73. “You don’t have to ...
RD.com, Oryx Media Archive/Getty Images 81. “Truth is powerful, and it prevails.” —Sojourner Truth, abolitionist and women’s rights activist who gave the famous “Ain’t I a Woman” speech in 1851 at the Ohio Women’s Rights Convention 82. “Let us be dissatisfied until that day when nobody will shout ‘White power!’, when nobody will shout ‘Black power!...
RD.com, Michael Kovac/Getty Images 96. “I never really had to put much thought into my race, and neither did anybody else. I knew I was Black. I knew there was a history that accompanied my skin color, and my parents taught me to be proud of it. End of story.” —Issa Rae, writer, actor and director 97. “It was such an incredible high to see, for the...
Celebrate Black heritage, history and accomplishments with these 110 powerful quotes from famous and influential Black Americans. From Muhammad Ali to Maya Angelou, these quotes will inspire and move you.
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Feb 2, 2023 · Celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black Americans with these inspiring and empowering quotes from icons, activists and leaders. From Martin Luther King Jr. to Amanda Gorman, find words of wisdom and hope for February and beyond.
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May 11, 2022 · In honor of Black History Month, we've gathered the most inspiring quotes from powerful Black leaders such as Toni Morrison, Frederick Douglass, and Martin Luther King, Jr. These leaders have shared thought-provoking ideas that have forever impacted us and continue to encourage us today.
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Browse and share quotes by African American authors, activists, and thinkers on topics such as race, culture, history, and identity. Find inspirational, provocative, and insightful quotes from W.E.B. Du Bois, Toni Morrison, James Baldwin, and more.
Jul 9, 2021 · In honor of Black History Month, we’ve rounded up a list of inspirational quotes from civil rights icons and abolitionists including Martin Luther King Jr., Frederick Douglass, Rosa Parks and Harriet Tubman. Below, you’ll also find wise words and provoking ideas from other inspiring leaders and modern figures.
