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The amount of time it takes to provide is threefold for families whom have to make due with very little.

— Manuel Rivera-Ortiz Buffalo Rising interview (2007)

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The people I gravitate to are neither rich nor popular. They do not have the power to boost or end careers at the flick of a pen; nor do they own fancy things or drive fancy cars.

The sooner we begin this process of healing as people, all people, the sooner we can begin to live a mutual life free from innuendo, hurt, judgment and need.

Buffalo Rising interview (2007)

I too do not ever pretend operate in a vacuum. This work is done on all of our behalf.

Buffalo Rising interview (2007)

There can never be too many of us doing this type of work … The work that we do is necessary beyond accolades or honors. In fact, to do it for accolades or honors alone is criminal. I am my brother’s keeper, may I always behave as such!

They cry themselves to sleep at night from hunger.

Buffalo Rising interview (2007)

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