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“You can’t change how other people think and act, but you’re in full control of you. When it comes down to it, the only question that matters is this: If nothing in the world ever changes, what type of man are you gonna be?”

People Change Change The World

Book:Dear Martin

Source: Dear Martin

“Resist when the world tries to convince you otherwise.”

Inspirational Ya Resistance Equity Black Lives Matter Racial Justice

Book:Dear Justyce

Source: Dear Justyce

“Jared: Whatever. All I know is that no matter what college I end up at, when I see a minority, I'm gonna wonder if they're qualified to be there. Everyone: [...] Justyce: Damn, it's like that, Jared? Jared: I mean... wait, that didn't come out right-- SJ: And there you have it, folks.”

Racism Affirmative Action

Book:Dear Martin

Source: Dear Martin

“Turn on the news, another black man slain. They say “It’s okay. Save your voice, don’t complain. This isn’t about race, so stop using that excuse. Now, look at this funny picture of Obama in a noose! See how color-blind we are? You’re not”

Racism Blm Silenced

Book:Dear Martin

Source: Dear Martin

“Frankly, I’m not real sure what to feel. Never thought I’d be in this kind of situation. There was this kid, Shemar Carson… a black dude, my age, shot and killed in Nevada by this white cop back in June.”

Black Lives Matter Police Brutality Blm

Book:Dear Martin

Source: Dear Martin

“really black to me. Underneath, where it matters, we both bleed red, you see? So put away that race card; it ain’t 1962. There’s no more segregation…isn’t that enough for you?”

Racism Black Lives Matter Blm

Book:Dear Martin

Source: Dear Martin

“SJ: Ah, okay... so you're saying people just need to pull themselves up by their boostraps? Jared: Exactly. SJ: In order to do that, they have to be able to afford boots.”

Book:Dear Martin

Source: Dear Martin

“No need to send a king when a princess will do.”

Princess Middle Grade Middle Grade Fantasy Black Panther Shuri

Book:Shuri

Source: Shuri

“The real issue? He didn't wanna be the black guy accused of "playing the race card" at a state tournament.”

Book:Dear Martin

Source: Dear Martin