Civil Rights Movement Quotes

“A democracy cannot thrive where power remains unchecked and justice is reserved for a select few. Ignoring these cries and failing to respond to this movement is simply not an option—for peace cannot exist where justice is not served.” —John Lewis”
― Hourly History, Civil Rights Movement: A History from Beginning to End

“One either allows racial inequalities to persevere, as a racist, or confronts racial inequalities, as an antiracist. There is not in between safe space of ‘not racist.’ The claim of ‘not racist’ neutrality is a mask for racism.” —Ibram X. Kendi”
― Hourly History, Civil Rights Movement: A History from Beginning to End