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The vote is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have.

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When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have to speak up. You have to say something; you have to do something.

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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.

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You must be bold, brave, and courageous and find a way... to get in the way.

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The scars and stains of racism are still deeply embedded in the American society.

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We must bring the issue of mental illness out into the sunlight, out of the shadow, out of the closet, deal with it, treat people, have centers where people can get the necessary help.

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Too many people struggled, suffered, and died to make it possible for every American to exercise their right to vote.

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Be hopeful. Be optimistic. Never lose that sense of hope.

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We all live in the same house, we all must be part of the effort to hold down our little house. When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just... do something about it. Say something. Have the courage. Have the backbone. Get in the way. Walk with the wind. It's all going to work out.

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My mother and father and many of my relatives had been sharecroppers.

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Politician

Born: February 21st, 1940

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