Activism Quote by Sally Kirkland Download Open image “My activism and sexual revolution in New York was a factor.” — Sally Kirkland ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.8 out of 5 (6 ratings) Copy quoteShare Activism New york Revolution Sexual revolution
Mid-'80s in New York was fantastic. I remember my first Gay Pride parade in the city. Where I grew up was very sheltered, so… — Francisco Costa Copy Share Image
My activism did not spring from my being gay, or, for that matter, from my being black. Rather, it is rooted fundamentally in my… — Bayard Rustin Copy Share Image
Finally, fighting for gay rights, speaking out in various places and making friends, men and women, was great. — George Weinberg Copy Share Image
Growing up in the '80s, questions of style and music and youth culture all seemed inherently political - like gay rights issues, dressing up,… — Wolfgang Tillmans Copy Share Image
I've been a very effective leader in the gay rights movement, though at times I've been controversial. — Jean O'Leary Copy Share Image
My parents were civil rights activists, and my mother was active in the feminist movement. Issues concerning marginalized people and especially women of color… — Anna Holmes Copy Share Image
I fell in love with New York. It was like every human being, like any relationship. When I was a young New Yorker, it… — Mikhail Baryshnikov Copy Share Image
I came to N.Y.C. in 1988 and got very involved with Act Up. I also started making movies, including two very gay shorts, 'Vaudeville'… — Ira Sachs Copy Share Image
My activism did not spring from being black...The racial injustice that was present in this country during my youth was a challenge to my… — Bayard Rustin Copy Share Image
There was a huge movement that led up to [gay marriage legilization], and I played a small role in the great scheme of things.… — Donald Verrilli Jr Copy Share Image
I have married thriteen couples. I'm about to do a marriage next month. — Sally Kirkland Copy Share Image
I made a conscious decision back then that I would rather be the best actress who ever lived than the most famous one. — Sally Kirkland Copy Share Image
I think that souls agree to come in and do what they're going to do and then leave when they're going to leave. So… — Sally Kirkland Copy Share Image
I think you can really tell a good actor if you can put a camera on them and they can just talk and emote… — Sally Kirkland Copy Share Image
A lot of my joy this year has been to give away awards to young people, no matter of race, creed or color, because… — Sally Kirkland Copy Share Image
Probably what my comment meant was that I don't care about the circumstances if I can tell the truth. — Sally Kirkland Copy Share Image
I had art as a major, along with English, French and History. I had dance, modern dance. In English I was allowed to write… — Sally Kirkland Copy Share Image
My attitude is always one of sensuality, aggressive enthusiasm and a kind of outrageousness in my expression. — Sally Kirkland Copy Share Image
I'm on Governor Gray Davis' California Alliance Towards Education to bring the arts back to high schools. — Sally Kirkland Copy Share Image
In the case of Marilyn and John Kennedy, I think they did affect change. — Sally Kirkland Copy Share Image
“God has a way of picking a “nobody” and turning their world upside down, in order to create a “somebody” that will remove the… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“All struggles against oppression in the modern woeld begin by redefining what had previously been consideered private, non-public and non-political issues as matters of… — Seyla Benhabib Copy Share Image
Joy doesn't betray but sustains activism. And when you face a politics that aspires to make you fearful, alienated and isolated, joy is a… — Rebecca Solnit Copy Share Image
“It takes a female to have a baby, It takes a woman to raise a child, It takes a mother to raise them correctly,… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
Paul Revere earned his living as a silversmith. But what do we remember him for? His volunteer work. All activism is volunteering in that… — Susan J. Ellis Copy Share Image
Being in service and being involved in something that is greater than you is what makes a person complete and whole. The very first… — Rita Moreno Copy Share Image
“The times do not call for grassroots political activism, as if the next election might be enough to reverse a massive cultural earthquake. They… — Paul D. Miller Copy Share Image
He went to Paris looking for answers to questions that bothered him so. He was impressive, young and aggressive, saving the world on his… — Jimmy Buffett Copy Share Image
Poetry is a lousy form of activism; it doesn't really change much. And maybe we can point to one or two historical times when… — Daphne Gottlieb Copy Share Image
There's a lot of activism that doesn't deal with empowerment, and you have to empower yourself in order to be relevant to any type… — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
“Until you find a cause you can die for, you are not worthy to live.” — Ifeanyi Enoch Onuoha Copy Share Image
Ya'll know what you need to do? Get together, make a We Are The World record. — Curtis Jackson Copy Share Image
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