An opportunity was being given to me to do what I had asked of others.

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.

At the time I was arrested I had no idea it would turn into this. It was just a day like any other day. The only thing that made it significant was that the masses of the people joined in.

Why do you all push us around?

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

Many whites, even white Southerners told me that even though it may have seemed like the blacks were being freed (by my actions) they felt more free and at ease themselves. They thought that my action didn't just free blacks but them, too.