Black Quote by Marian Wright Edelman Download Open image “Black women rock the cradle, and whoever rocks the cradle rocks the future.” — Marian Wright Edelman ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.8 out of 5 (9 ratings) Copy quoteShare Black Black women Cradle Rocks Time
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We must always refill and ensure there is a critical mass of leaders and activists committed to nonviolence and racial and economic justice who… — Marian Wright Edelman Copy Share Image
It is utterly exhausting being Black in America - physically, mentally, and emotionally. While many minority groups and women feel similar stress, there is… — Marian Wright Edelman Copy Share Image
Justice is not cheap. Justice is not quick. It is not ever finally achieved. — Marian Wright Edelman Copy Share Image
I never thought I was breaking a glass ceiling. I just had to do what I had to do, and it never occurred to… — Marian Wright Edelman Copy Share Image
In my generation, we learned how to be leaders by being exposed to and involved with adults who empowered us and gave us a… — Marian Wright Edelman Copy Share Image
The old notion that children are the private property of parents dies very slowly. In reality, no parent raises a child alone. How many… — Marian Wright Edelman Copy Share Image
When Jesus Christ asked little children to come to him, he didn't say only rich children, or White children, or children with two-parent families,… — Marian Wright Edelman Copy Share Image
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You can't tell parents to teach children the value of work when we don't have jobs and the jobs we have don't pay a… — Marian Wright Edelman Copy Share Image
To all those mothers and fathers who are struggling with teen-agers, I say, just be patient: even though it looks like you can't do… — Marian Wright Edelman Copy Share Image
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Democracy cannot breathe, indeed will die, if those enjoined to protect it and uphold the laws snuff it out - with no consequences. — Marian Wright Edelman Copy Share Image
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