“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?” PeopleChangeChange The World Book:Dear Martin Source: Dear Martin
“Resist when the world tries to convince you otherwise.” InspirationalYaResistanceEquityBlack Lives MatterRacial 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.” RacismAffirmative 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” RacismBlmSilenced 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 MatterPolice BrutalityBlm 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?” RacismBlack Lives MatterBlm 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.” Bootstraps Book:Dear Martin Source: Dear Martin
“No need to send a king when a princess will do.” PrincessMiddle GradeMiddle Grade FantasyBlack PantherShuri 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.” Race Card Book:Dear Martin Source: Dear Martin