“If you're in government service for the money, then you'll do what you have to do to survive. But if you're in it to do the right thing, then it might mean that you won't get to stay there, but at least you can say, "I did what was right while I was there."”
Quote by Shirley Sherrod
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Shirley Sherrod
Shirley Sherrod is a prominent figure in American civil rights activism, born on November 20, 1947. She has dedicated her life to fighting for racial equality and justice, particularly in rural Georgia. Sherrod's work with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has had a significant impact on the civil rights movement. more