People get used to anything. The less you think about your oppression, the more your tolerance for it grows. After a while, people just think oppression is the normal state of things. But to become free, you have to be acutely aware of being a slave.
Assata ShakurI think that people who want to change this planet have to seriously understand that as human beings we have to work to be good.
Assata ShakurI am a 20th century escaped slave. Because of government persecution, I was left with no other choice than to flee from the political repression, racism and violence that dominate the U.S. governmentโs policy towards people of color.
Assata ShakurMy life wasn't beautiful and creative before I became politically active. My life was totally changed when I began to struggle.
Assata Shakur