Whatever my individual desires were to be free, I was not alone. There were many others who felt the same way.

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

I thought about Emmett Till, and I could not go back. My legs and feet were not hurting, that is a stereotype. I paid the same fare as others, and I felt violated. I was not going back.

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.

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

When people made up their minds that they wanted to be free and took action, then there was a change.

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