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- Anytime you get more than a couple of Black women together, you're creating this powerful mechanism for change.— Kimberly Bryant.
- I didn't learn to be quiet when I had an opinion. The reason they knew who I was is because I told them.— Ursula Burns.
- The success of every woman should be an inspiration to another. We should raise each other up. Make sure you're courageous, be strong, be extremely kind, and above all, be humble.—
- Black women can do anything. We have proven that time and time and time again. – Tarana Burke.
Feb 1, 2010 · 'WE RISE' is a rare compilation of memorable speeches delivered by celebrated African-American women from both past and present. Spanning decades and elucidating the fight for equality, it not only captures important pieces of black history, but reveals the struggle from a female perspective.
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1 quote from We Rise: Speeches by Inspirational Black Women: ‘We believe in equality for all, and privileges for none. This is a belief that each America...
- "If there's one thing I've learned in life, it's the power of using your voice.” – Michelle Obama. Obama achieved national prominence as the former First Lady to President Barack Obama.
- “You deserve safety. You deserve protection. You deserve love. You deserve peace.” – Tarana Burke. She’s the woman who started the “Me, Too” movement to help women who suffered and survived experiences with sexual harassment and assault realize that they’re not alone.
- "I don't like to lose – at anything – yet I've grown most not from victories, but setbacks." – Serena Williams. We’re not sure any one person has been described as the GOAT (greatest of all time) more than Williams — and deservedly so.
- “I’m not the next Usain Bolt or Michael Phelps. I’m the first Simone Biles.” – Simone Biles. Biles is her own person, as she pointed out to reporters at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Jan 15, 2018 · Among many inspirational quotes from Martin Luther King, Jr., he said it best when he said, "our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." To that note, we are highlighting some of the most powerful acceptance speeches from some of our favorite women. 1. Yara Shahidi - Black Girls Rock! 2017 Young, Black and Gifted ...
Feb 28, 2024 · Black women have been the voice of hope and empowerment. Their impassioned speeches have challenged the status quo, spoken truth to power, and ignited a fire within their communities and beyond. Today, we celebrate some of the most empowering speeches from Black women who’ve made history.
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Feb 2, 2017 · Below we share some inspirational quotes from these 11 brilliant women. Some of them will make you cry, some of them will definitely make you laugh, but most of them will make you feel strong...
