I don't just work with these kids to make them good tumblers or good dancers. I'm working with them to make them good citizens - to become taxpayers, not tax-eaters. I teach them to say please and thank you. I… — Jesse White Copy Share Image
When there is a mission before you, you see it from its beginning to its conclusion. — Jesse White Copy Share
It is every parent's nightmare when a child is in trouble with the law. As a parent, you can do your best to guide… — Jesse White Copy Share
I first met Dr. King in 1954 when I was a student at Alabama State University and a member of a local church down… — Jesse White Copy Share
If you ask a young man from my team, 'Would you rather deal with police or with White?' they'll tell you 'police' every time. — Jesse White Copy Share
My top goal as your Secretary of State is to save lives by reducing fatal traffic crashes. When I established the Teen Driver Safety… — Jesse White Copy Share
These kids are looking for direction, for identification. Kids join gangs because they need a father figure or they want to be part of… — Jesse White Copy Share
The most influential people in my life are deceased. These include my parents, George Dunne, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., my minister in… — Jesse White Copy Share
I've never looked down on anyone who uses the system, but I believe that it's a temporary station in life and that we should… — Jesse White Copy Share
When you come through this world, and you become successful, you have to give back. — Jesse White Copy Share
I remember when we were called 'colored,' and Dr. King would always tell young people not to get upset at what people called you.… — Jesse White Copy Share
Things were tough. Segregation was all around - in the schools, the buses, the restaurants, the theaters. But Dr. King worked hard for black… — Jesse White Copy Share
The youngsters who live in housing projects are some of the most talented and nicest kids you'll find anywhere. But they're right on the… — Jesse White Copy Share
I have a center at 412 West Chicago Avenue. It's called the Jesse White Community Center and Fieldhouse. It's a state-of-the-art gymnastics facility, game… — Jesse White Copy Share
This is a great country, and it's a melting pot. People shouldn't judge other people by the color of their skin, their church, or… — Jesse White Copy Share
