I shall take my voice wherever there are those who want to hear the melody of freedom

In Russia I felt for the first time like a full human being. No color prejudice like in Mississippi, no color prejudice like in Washington. It was the first time I felt like a human being.

Yes, peace can and must be won, to save the world from the terrible destruction of World War III.

My father was a slave and my people died to build this country and I am going to stay here and have a part of it just like you.

Americans will be amazed to find ho many of the modern dance steps are relics of the African heritage.

We ask for nothing that is not ours by right, and herein lies the great moral power of our demand.

I shall take my voice wherever there are those who want to hear the melody of freedom