Black Americans Dared Being Greater Than Our Country

Changing history.

“I saw no African people in the printed and illustrated Sunday school lessons. I began to suspect at this early age that someone had distorted the image of my people,..."

Defeating Jim Crow.

“My fear was not of death itself, but a death without meaning."

Underlining dignity.

“Success is measured not by the position that one has reached as by the obstacles he has overcome while trying,...”

Challenging power.

“Freedom is never given; it is won."

Taking action.

“Powerful people cannot afford to educate the people that they oppress, because once you are truly educated, you will not ask for power. You will take it.”

Defending right.

“Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone puts his hand on you, send him to the cemetery.”