The right of every American to first-class citizenship is the most important issue of our time.

The way I figured it, I was even with baseball and baseball with me. The game had done much for me, and I had done much for it.

Are you looking for a Negro who won't fight back?

I don't like needing anyone for anything.

There's not an American in this country free until every one of us is free.

I am not concerned with being liked or disliked. I am concerned with being respected

A life isn't significant except for its impact on others' lives.