Category Archive: Quotes

Are You Paying Attention?: Troy Davis Execution

Troy Davis

Have you been paying attention to what is going on around you? Have you heard about the recent Troy Davis execution? If not, you need to read this…

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Remembering: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy…. If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward… …

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Black History Month: Malcolm X

Malcolm X

“There is no better than adversity. Every defeat, every heartbreak, every loss, contains its own seed, its own lesson on how to improve your performance the next time.” He’s described as one of the greatest & most influential African Americans in history. Malcolm X was a Muslim minister, public speaker, and human rights activist. 45 …

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Black History Month: Sojourner Truth

Sojourner Truth

“If women want any rights more than they’s got, why don’t they just take them, and not be talking about it.” – Sojourner Truth

Black National Anthem

Folks, be sure that you teach your children about their history, and OUR Anthem.. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Black National Anthem: Lift Every Voice & Sing Lift ev’ry voice and sing, Till earth and heaven ring. Ring with the harmonies of Liberty; Let our rejoicing rise, High as the list’ning skies, Let …

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In Honor: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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“Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable… Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.