Whatever my individual desires were to be free, I was not alone. There were many others who felt the same way.
Rosa ParksRacism is still with us. But it is up to us to prepare our children for what they have to meet, and, hopefully, we shall overcome.
Rosa ParksPeople always say that I didnโt give up my seat because I was tired, but that isnโt true. No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.
Rosa ParksI did not want to be mistreated, I did not want to be deprived of a seat that I had paid for. It was just timeโฆ there was opportunity for me to take a stand to express the way I felt about being treated in that manner. I had not planned to get arrested. I had plenty to do without having to end up in jail. But when I had to face that decision, I didn't hesitate to do so because I felt that we had endured that too long. The more we gave in, the more we complied with that kind of treatment, the more oppressive it became.
Rosa ParksIf I stayed angry at other people, I would miss finding friends among those I was angry with.
Rosa ParksPeople need to free their minds of racial prejudice and believe in equality for all and freedom regardless of race. It would be a good thing if all people were treated equally and justly and not be discriminated against because of race or religion or anything that makes them different from others.
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