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- If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life. — Marcus Garvey. If a person lacks self believe, he would never succeed in the struggle of life.
- There comes a time when people get tired of being plunged into the abyss of exploitation and nagging injustice. — Martin Luther King, Jr. Revolution is sparked by the souls who have been butchered enough by unjust violations.
- If the only time you think of me as a scientist is during Black History Month, then I must not be doing my job as a scientist. — Neil deGrasse Tyson. All occupations must receive respect.
- Every time you state what you want or believe, you’re the first to hear it. It’s a message to both you and others about what you think is possible. Don’t put a ceiling on yourself.
Jul 9, 2021 · In honor of Black History Month, we’ve rounded up a list of inspirational quotes from civil rights icons and abolitionists including Martin Luther King Jr., Frederick Douglass, Rosa Parks and Harriet Tubman. Below, you’ll also find wise words and provoking ideas from other inspiring leaders and modern figures.
May 8, 2024 · 47 Inspiring Black History Month Quotes. Hundreds of powerful quotes from influential black figures throughout history continue to inspire and empower individuals today. Below is just a sample. “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
- "Never be limited by other people's limited imaginations."
- “I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality....
- "The cost of liberty is less than the price of repression."
- "In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we pay ourselves the highest tribute."
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“Even if it makes others uncomfortable, I will love who I am.” — Janelle Monáe “For Africa to me... is more than a glamorous fact. It is a historical truth. No man can know where he is going unless he knows exactly where he has been and exactly how he arrived at his present place.” — Maya Angelou “The cost of liberty is less than the price of repre...
“The thing about black history is that the truth is so much more complex than anything you could make up.” — Henry Louis Gates “While history is what happened, it is also, just as important, how we think about what happened and what we unearth and choose to remember about what happened” —Nikole Hannah-Jones “We should emphasize not Negro History, b...
“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 “Whatever we believe ab...
“As Black women, we’re always given these seemingly devastating experiences — experiences that could absolutely break us. But what the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls the butterfly. What we do as Black women is take the worst situations and create from that point.” — Viola Davis “One thing is clear to me: We, as human being...
“The time is always right to do what is right.” — Martin Luther King Jr. “You really can change the world if you care enough.” — Marian Wright Edelman “My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.” — Desmond Tutu “Freedom is never given; it is won.” — A. Philip Randolph “Never be limited by other people’s limited imagination...
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. “Just don’t give up what you’re trying to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don’t think you can go wrong.” — Ella Fitzgerald “The price of hating other human beings is loving oneself less.” — Eldridge C...
“If we are truly a great nation, the truth cannot destroy us.” — Nikole Hannah-Jones “Won’t it be wonderful when black history and Native American history and Jewish history and all of U.S. history is taught from one book. Just U.S. history.” — Maya Angelou “A man without knowledge of himself and his heritage is like a tree without roots.” — Dick G...
“I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear.” — Rosa Parks “The impatient idealist says: ‘Give me a place to stand and I shall move the earth.’ But such a place does not exist. We all have to stand on the earth itself and go with her at her pace.” — Chinua Achebe “Don’t let anything stop you. There will be t...
“If there is a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, you must be the one to write it.” — Toni Morrison “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 en...
“Black History Month is not simply asking, ‘How can I remember and learn about Black people?’ It is all of us asking, ‘How can we love Black people by seeing them, hearing them, and creating a world where Black people feel loved, inspired, and protected?’” — Danté Stewart “Black History Month is a time to honor, learn about, and celebrate the histo...
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Jan 31, 2024 · Read 45 best Black History Month quotes for students, workplace, inspiration, and change along with their explanations.
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Aug 20, 2024 · Looking for Black empowerment quotes? You'll be inspired by these Black History Month quotes from modern and historical Black leaders.
