I'd see the bus pass every day… But to me, that was a way of life; we had no choice but to accept what was the custom. The bus was among the first ways I realized there was a black world and a white world.

As long as people use tactics to oppress or restrict other people from being free, there is work to be done.

When I see the leadership roles black women are taking today I am very encouraged.

I will always work for human rights for all people.

People 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.

If I can sit down for freedom, you can stand up for children.

People always say that I didn’t give up my seat because I was tired, but that isn’t true. No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.