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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.

Rosa Parks

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Rosa Parks
Age: 92 †
Born: 1913
Born: February 4
Died: 2005
Died: October 24
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Arrest me for sitting on a bus? You may do that.
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People need to free their minds of racial prejudice and believe in equality for all and freedom regardless of race. It would be a good thing if all people were treated equally and justly and not be discriminated against because of race or religion or anything that makes them different from others.
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When that white driver stepped back toward us, when he waved his hand and ordered us up and out of our seats, I felt a determination cover my body like a quilt on a winter night.
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Racial pride and self-dignity were emphasized in my family and community.
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When people made up their minds that they wanted to be free and took action, then there was a change.
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I knew someone had to take the first step. So I made up my mind not to move.
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There is a lack of interest in voting in the United States, and that troubles me. It is very necessary that people get registered, study the issues and be aware of the politics of our country. We will really be set back if people don't take the time to learn about the candidates who are concerned about the well-being of all the citizens and vote.
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I want to be treated like a human being.
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I had felt for a long time, that if I was ever told to get up so a white person could sit, that I would refuse to do so.
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My resisting being mistreated on the bus did not begin with that particular arrest…I did a lot of walking in Montgomery.
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The time had just come when I had been pushed as far as I could stand to be pushed.
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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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As long as there is unemployment, war, crime and all things that go to the infliction of man's inhumanity to man, regardless - there is much to be done, and people need to work together.
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If I can sit down for freedom, you can stand up for children.
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Black women are very capable of leading our organizations. I believe that firmly.
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Many whites, even white Southerners told me that even though it may have seemed like the blacks were being freed (by my actions) they felt more free and at ease themselves. They thought that my action didn't just free blacks but them, too.
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Every day before supper and before we went to services on Sundays. My grandmother would read the Bible to me, and my grandfather would pray. We even had devotions before going to pick cotton in the fields. Prayer and the Bible, became a part of my everyday thoughts and beliefs. I learned to put my trust in God and to seek Him as my strength.
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It takes more than one person to bring about peace - it takes all of us.
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