Our grandfathers had to run, run, run. My generation's out of breath. We ain't running no more.

It is a call for black people in this country to unite, to recognize their heritage, to build a sense of community. It is a call for black people to define their own goals, to lead their own organizations.

What a liberal really wants is to bring about change that will not in any way endanger his position.

The only position for women in SNCC is prone.

Before a group can enter the open society, it must first close ranks.

Dr. 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.

I knew that I could vote and that that wasn't a privilege; it was my right. Every time I tried I was shot, killed or jailed, beaten or economically deprived.