I cannot speak adequately, especially considering my race and my privilege, to the violence of the NYPD or the police in racial terms. That is something that I cannot speak adequately to.
Cecily McMillanMy town was all-white and shut down Section 8 housing because they didn't want black people to move into the town. And I thought that was wrong - duh.
Cecily McMillanI really don't feel good about leaving my house anymore. I don't feel really good about being anywhere in New York City alone anymore.
Cecily McMillanI think in short order all of us need to act like we are citizens with not only rights, but also duties.
Cecily McMillan