Racial pride and self-dignity were emphasized in my family and community.

I had given up my seat before, but this day, I was especially tired. Tired from my work as a seamstress, and tired from the ache in my heart.

I'm tired of being treated like a second-class citizen.

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.

I believe there is only one race - the human race.

If I stayed angry at other people, I would miss finding friends among those I was angry with.

As long as there is unemployment, war, crime and all things that go to the infliction of man's inhumanity to man, regardless - there is much to be done, and people need to work together.