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I would like to be known as a person who is concerned about freedom and equality and justice and prosperity for all people.

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It is better to continue to try to teach or live equality and love, than it would be to have hatred and prejudice.

God has always given me the strength to say what is right... I had the strength of God and my ancestors with me.

From my upbringing and the Bible I learned people should stand up for rights just as the children of Israel stood up to the Pharaoh.

I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.

Quiet Strength (2000)

I did not get on the bus to get arrested. I got on the bus to go home.

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