To bring about change, you must not be afraid to take the first step. We will fail when we fail to try.

There is a lack of interest in voting in the United States, and that troubles me. It is very necessary that people get registered, study the issues and be aware of the politics of our country. We will really be set back if people don't take the time to learn about the candidates who are concerned about the well-being of all the citizens and vote.

I knew someone had to take the first step. So I made up my mind not to move.

Our mistreatment was just not right, and I was tired of it.

Stand for something or you will fall for anything. Today's mighty oak is yesterday's nut that held its ground.

Every day before supper and before we went to services on Sundays. My grandmother would read the Bible to me, and my grandfather would pray. We even had devotions before going to pick cotton in the fields. Prayer and the Bible, became a part of my everyday thoughts and beliefs. I learned to put my trust in God and to seek Him as my strength.

My only concern was to get home after a hard day's work.