“There are principals and values we should never compromise, but to be an effective leader in a democracy, you need flexible strategies and tactics, especially under difficult political conditions”
― What Happened
― What Happened
“Quietness is an essential part of all awareness. In quiet times and sleepy times, a child can dwell in thoughts of his own, and in songs and stories of his own.”
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“For some, history is a drab and dusty subject; for me it is a powerful stimulant, arousing our passions about past injustices and infusing us with strength to fight present ones.”
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“Beauty and ingenuity beat perfection hands down, every time.”
― Sister Mine
― Sister Mine
“The intellects of the Harlem Renaissance realized that before whites would see blacks as equals, first blacks had to see themselves that way- and not try to pretend to be white or adopt white ideals of beauty.”
― On the Shoulders of Giants: My Journey Through the Harlem Renaissance
― On the Shoulders of Giants: My Journey Through the Harlem Renaissance
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