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Arrest me for sitting on a bus? You may do that.

Rosa Parks

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Rosa Parks
Age: 92 †
Born: 1913
Born: February 4
Died: 2005
Died: October 24
Activist
Autobiographer
Civil Rights Advocate
Human Rights Activist
Public Figure
Tuskegee
Alabama
Rosa Lee Louise McCauley Parks
Rosa Louise McCauleyParks
Rosa Louise McCauley Parks
Bus
Sitting
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Arrest

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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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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.
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If you want to be respected for your actions, then your behavior must be above reproach. If our lives demonstrate that we are peaceful, humble, and trusted, this is recognized by others.
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Why do you all push us around?
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Our mistreatment was just not right, and I was tired of it.
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If I can sit down for freedom, you can stand up for children.
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Stand for something or you will fall for anything. Today's mighty oak is yesterday's nut that held its ground.
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I do the very best I can to look upon life with optimism and hope and looking forward to a better day.
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Without a vision the people perish, but without courage dreams die.
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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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Black women are very capable of leading our organizations. I believe that firmly.
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I did not get on the bus to get arrested. I got on the bus to go home.
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