I realized that I was connected to Africa. I wasn't just a Colored girl. I was part of a whole world that wanted a better life. I'm part of a majority and not a minority. My life has been a life of growth. If you're not growing, you're not going to understand real love. If you're not reaching out to help others then you're shrinking. My life has been active. I'm not a spectator
Assata ShakurWhen I was a child, if someone had talked to me about buying water, I would have thought it was a joke.
Assata ShakurIf we are not committed to saving this earth we will be buying designer air filters and gas masks with little Nike swishes on them.
Assata ShakurThe more you understand what you're dealing with, the stronger you get. People see fear as a bad thing. Fear is healthy when you're dealing with Amerika. But when fear controls you, when you're afraid to struggle fear is a bad thing. I'm more afraid of what will happen if I don't struggle, than what will happen if I do
Assata Shakur