Nelson Mandela sat in a South African prison for 27 years. He was nonviolent. He negotiated his way out of jail. His honor and suffering of 27 years in a South African prison is really ultimately what brought about the… — Coretta Scott King Copy Share Image
...We have an historic opportunity for a great global healing and renewal. If we will accept the challenge of nonviolent activism with faith, courage, and determination, we can bring this great vision of a world united in peace and harmony… — Coretta Scott King Copy Share Image
Mr. Sessions' conduct as a U.S. Attorney, from his politically-motivated voting fraud prosecutions to his indifference toward criminal violations of civil rights laws, indicated… — Coretta Scott King Copy Share Image
While not a panacea for the nation's illegal immigration problems, employer sanctions are one necessary means of stopping the exploitation of vulnerable workers and… — Coretta Scott King Copy Share Image
When fear rushed in, I learned how to hear my heart racing but refused to allow my feelings to sway me. That resilience came… — Coretta Scott King Copy Share Image
I think that... discrimination in the job market is a very important area where work needs to be done. — Coretta Scott King Copy Share Image
We have a lot more work to do in our common struggle against bigotry and discrimination. I say "common struggle" because I believe very… — Coretta Scott King Copy Share Image
I am convinced that the women of the world, united without any regard for national or racial dimensions, can become a most powerful force… — Coretta Scott King Copy Share Image
Because Dr. King was human and not divine - although we think he was divine, he was just a man, an extraordinary man, but… — Coretta Scott King Copy Share Image
If you use weapons of war to bring about peace, you're going to have more war and destruction. — Coretta Scott King Copy Share Image
I'm fulfilled in what I do. I never thought that a lot of money or fine clothes - the finer things of life -… — Coretta Scott King Copy Share Image
The failure to invest in youth reflects a lack of compassion and a colossal failure of common sense. — Coretta Scott King Copy Share Image
I believe that women know if their husbands are unfaithful. They feel it. — Coretta Scott King Copy Share Image
For many years now, I have been an outspoken supporter of civil and human rights for gay and lesbian people. Gays and lesbians stood… — Coretta Scott King Copy Share Image
People have to allow themselves to be used by God and Martin [Luther King, Jr.] committed himself totally to God's will and purpose and… — Coretta Scott King Copy Share Image
Marrying Martin and the movement perfected my journey of discovery, soothed my yearning to pour out the values and vision within my soul. — Coretta Scott King Copy Share Image
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