I want to be treated like a human being.

I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.

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

You cannot always control the powers-that-be. You just have to have faith and stand by the things you believe in.

I believe we are here on the planet Earth to live, grow up and do what we can to make this world a better place for all people to enjoy freedom.

I would like to be remembered as a person who wanted to be free... so other people would be also free.

It was not pre-arranged. It just happened that the driver made a demand and I just didn't feel like obeying his demand. I was quite tired after spending a full day working.