Category Archives: wisdom

Anna Julia Cooper Quote

“The cause of freedom is not the cause of a race or sect, a party or a class— it is the cause of human kind, the birthright of humanity” Anna Julia Cooper

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Barbra Jordan Quote

”Do not call for black power or green power. Call for brain power.” Barbara Jordan

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Fannie Lou Hamer Quote

“When I liberate myself, I liberate others. If you don’t speak out ain’t nobody going to speak out for you.” Fannie Lou Hamer

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Kofi Anan Quote

“We may have different religions, different languages, and different colored skin, but we all belong to the human race.” Kofi Anan

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Maya Angelou Quote

“I believe that every person is born with talent.” Maya Angelou

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Darren Adams Quote

“My passion is to help others realize that their dreams are capable of coming true, with hard work, discipline, faith, and belief in self.” Darrin Adams (Wayne State)‬

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John Lewis Quote

“The vote is precious. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democratic society, and we must use it.” John Lewis

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Angela Rye Quote

“I grew up always thinking that fighting for justice was our obligation, whether that’s giving your voice to something, serving as a verbal advocate for someone, or physically being in spaces or occupying space to make and create change.” Angela … Continue reading

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Charles Blow Quote

“I am not advocating for a Black nationalism, but a Black regionalism-not to be apart from America but stronger within it, through consolidation and concentration. The goal is not sedition but liberty.” Charles Blow

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Amanda Gorman Quote

“For while we have our eyes on the future, History has its eyes on us.” Amanda Gorman

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