I believe race is too heavy a burden to carry into the 21st century. It's time to lay it down. We all came here in different ships, but now we're all in the same boat.
The vote is precious. It's almost sacred, so go out and vote like you never voted before.
I wanted young people to know that I was just a typical child.
Selma was the turning point.
You have to tell the whole truth, the good and the bad, maybe some things that are uncomfortable for some people.
MLK, Jr. taught me how to say no to segregation, and I can hear him saying now... when you straighten up your back, no man can ride you. He said stand up straight and say no to racial discrimination.
