I could have easily been a statistic. Growing up in Brooklyn, N.Y., it was easy - a little too easy - to… — Al Sharpton Copy Share Image
Like my father, I believe that nonviolence is the antidote to what he called 'the triple evils of racism, poverty and militarism.'… — Bernice King Copy Share Image
Do not tell me of my obligation to put all poor men in good situations. Are they my poor? I tell thee,… — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
“From books, I winnowed the glue that held together my psyche as it struggled to stay whole. It was from stories and… — J. Don Cook Copy Share Image
In order to counteract income inequality, it's essential to tackle poverty in an integrated way that has long-term impact. We need to… — Helene D. Gayle Copy Share Image
The rule of law does not do away with the unequal distribution of wealth and power, but reinforces that inequality with the… — Howard Zinn Copy Share Image
While Haiti has recently celebrated more than 200 years of independence from French colonial rule, the citizens of the island remain vulnerable… — Eliot Engel Copy Share Image
Many say our world is at a tipping point. If we do not act together, if we do not act responsibly, if… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
He who carries the word no with him will never be poor even when he is old. — Vikrant Parsai Copy Share Image
“Begin to lay hold of every minute of your life and convert it into something of value to benefit the world. Never… — Sunday Adelaja Copy Share Image
“The only way to get the best out of the diminishing life is to invest it into the fulfillment of your purpose.” — Sunday Adelaja Copy Share Image
It is a beautiful thing when folks in poverty are no longer just a missions project but become genuine friends and family… — Shane Claiborne Copy Share Image
Growing up in Charlestown, we didn't have money, but we weren't poor either. — Howie Long Copy Share Image
