“We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” ~The Preamble of the Declaration of Peace
“We must reject not only the stereotypes that others have of us but also those that we have of ourselves.” ~Shirley Chisholm (U.S. Congresswoman and Presidential Candidate)
“The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.” ~Theodore Parker (19th Century Abolitionist)
“Don’t count the days, make the days count.” ~Muhammad Ali
It’s in the reach of my arms,
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I’m a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That’s me.
~Maya Angelou “Phenomenal Woman”
“The essence of Hiphop is beyond entertainment: The elements of Hiphop Kulture may be traded for money, honor, power, respect, food, shelter, information and other resources; however, Hiphop and its culture cannot be bought, nor is it for sale.”~ 7th Principle Hip Hop Declaration of Peace
“There is a kind of strength that is almost frightening in black women. It’s as if a steel rod runs right through the head down to the feet.” ~Dr. Maya Angelou
“We will no longer stand back while the future beckons us on! The eyes of the world have been focused on the spot; and somehow we are led to believe that because of the demonstration in Birmingham, Alabama, segregation will end in this country in a short time.”~ Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth (1922-2011)
“No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.” ~Rosa Parks
“and do not oppress the widow or the orphan, the stranger or the poor; and do not devise evil in your hearts against one another.” ~Holy Bible Zechariah 7:10