I worked, studied, mothered and continued to be an activist. I found that Cuba was much different from the US; its government was genuinely trying to erase racism.

The methods of peaceful protests are not capable of being effective, because in reality most people pay little attention to things that are not abrasive.

I think that, like many sisters, I was raised to be a Superwoman. I am a serious woman, and I want to be taken seriously.

In the long run, the people are our only appeal. The only ones who can free us are ourselves.

While big corporations make huge, tax-free profits, taxes for the everyday working person skyrocket. While politicians take free trips around the world, those same politicians cut back food stamps for the poor. While politicians increase their salaries, millions of people are being laid off. I do not understand a government so willing to spend millions of dollars on arms, to explore outer space, even the planet Jupiter, and at the same time close down day care centers and fire stations.

My life wasn't beautiful and creative before I became politically active. My life was totally changed when I began to struggle.

It is only for the sake of those without hope that hope is given to us.