Seems to me that the institutions that function in this country are clearly racist, and that they're built upon racism.
Stokely CarmichaelThe time for running has come to an end. You tell them white folk in Mississippi that all the scared niggers are dead!
Stokely CarmichaelOur noses are broad, our lips are thick, our hair is nappy-we are black and beautiful!
Stokely CarmichaelWe had no more courage than Harriet Tubman or Marcus Garvey had in their times. We just had a more vulnerable enemy.
Stokely CarmichaelWhat a liberal really wants is to bring about change that will not in any way endanger his position.
Stokely CarmichaelDr. King's policy was, if you are nonviolent, if you suffer, your opponent will see your suffering and will be moved to change his heart. That's very good. He only made one fallacious assumption. In order for nonviolence to work, your opponent must have a conscience. The United States has none.
Stokely Carmichael