I think, if anything, my children are the ones who have sacrificed because I've had to too many times be absent from them. But, at the same time, they have lived very enriched lives and probably experienced things they wouldn't have if not for the movements. So, there are some rewards.

I want to say to mothers out there, you know, take your children to marches. Take them to meetings because this is a way that they can become strong, and they understand what politics is all about because they are actually living it.

Of course, we have leaders in the African American community as well that we've all worked with. One of the great rewards of being an activist is that you get to meet all these wonderful people. And there are many unsung heroes. There are so many out there that are good people that are working hard.

I'm glad that the fact that people are still getting poisoned by pesticide drift is gaining attention.

My children grew up very resourceful and strong in spite of them having to live with different families and that I had to drag them all over the country with me.

Sometimes, we have to promote ourselves. Just go out and be very active about trying to find an opportunity.

When you choose to give up your time and resources to participate in community work, that's what makes a leader.