Quotes about "Social Justice & Equality"

Historically, narratives of forgiveness were part of both the anti-slavery movement and the civil rights movement in America. 'Uncle Tom's Cabin,' for instance, was based loosely on the life of the Rev. Josiah Henson, who forgave his master that wanted to sell him and beat him after Henson begged him not to. ”

Gentrification is stripping people not only of their homes but also of their dignity and their lives, and it is effectively whitening public spaces. ”

When the good Christians of America are some of its biggest racists, one has to consider our moral responsibility to call out those who clearly are not for human flourishing, no matter what ethnicity a person is. Where are you on that scale? I know where I am. ”

I wanted people to know that I'm human, and I'm only successful because I've learned the hard way. I've been in so many dark places, but I got myself out. ”

I grew up in the South, so a huge part of our American History education revolved around the Civil War. ”

Spare me through your mercy, do not punish me through your justice. ”

Human beings are a wonderful virus in some ways. ”

Millions of men have lived to fight, build palaces and boundaries, shape destinies and societies; but the compelling force of all times has been the force of originality and creation profoundly affecting the roots of human spirit. ”

America, a country that is no longer contained by physical borders, aspires only for more power and control. I want to maximize my usefulness and advocate for the preservation of biodiversity and the pursuit of human decency within my sphere of influence. ”

I'm not a saint. I'm not an angel. I'm a human being. ”