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.

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

If you want to be respected for your actions, then your behavior must be above reproach. If our lives demonstrate that we are peaceful, humble, and trusted, this is recognized by others.

Since I have always been a strong believer in God, I knew that He was with me, and only He could get me through that next step

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

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

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