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Protest Openly

“If we accept and acquiesce in the face of discrimination, we accept the responsibility ourselves and allow those responsible to salve their conscience by believing that they have our acceptance and concurrence. We should, therefore, protest openly everything… that smacks of discrimination or slander.” — Mary McLeod Bethune, American educator, stateswoman, philanthropist, humanitarian and civil rights activist

Thought for Today

“While I know myself as a creation of God, I am also obligated to realize and remember that everyone else and everything else are also God’s creation.” —Maya Angelou

People Pay for What They Do

“People pay for what they do, and still more for what they have allowed themselves to become. And they pay for it very simply; by the lives they lead.” — James Baldwin, American Novelist and Social Critic

I Am America

“I am America. I am the part you won’t recognize. But get used to me. Black, confident, cocky; my name, not yours; my religion, not yours; my goals, my own; get used to me.” —Muhammad Ali ( Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.) American Professional Boxer and Activist

Dwelling in the Secret Place

“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” — Psalm 91:1 King James Version of the Bible via Bible Gateway I encourage you to read the entire 91st Psalm. This is a beautiful and comforting Scripture passage. I prefer the beauty of the words of theContinue reading “Dwelling in the Secret Place”

It’s Not the Load …

“It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.” – Lena Horne, American jazz and pop music singer, dancer, actress, and civil rights activist

I Know Who I Am

“One of the lessons that I grew up with was to always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals. And so when I hear about negative and false attacks, I really don’t invest any energy in them, because I know who I am. “ – MichelleContinue reading “I Know Who I Am”

An Equal Chance in the Battle of Life

“My race needs no special defense, for the past history of them in this country proves them to be equal of any people anywhere. All they need is an equal chance in the battle of life.” — Robert Smalls, Slave who went on to serve in the South Carolina State legislature and the United States House ofContinue reading “An Equal Chance in the Battle of Life”

We’re All Teachers

“I truly believe that everything that we do and everyone that we meet is put in our path for a purpose. There are no accidents; we’re all teachers – if we’re willing to pay attention to the lessons we learn, trust our positive instincts and not be afraid to take risks or wait for someContinue reading “We’re All Teachers”

Sojourner Truth in Her Own Words

Born a slave, Isabella Bomfree (or Baumfree) gained her freedom with the help of an abolitionist family. She later took the name Sojourner Truth and became a public speaker, itinerant preacher and advocate for abolition, temperance, and civil and women’s rights in the nineteenth century. I first learned about Sojourner Truth in school. Then asContinue reading “Sojourner Truth in Her Own Words”