“It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.”~Audre Lorde American writer, feminist, womanist, librarian, and civil rights activist Audre Lorde was born on this day in 1934.
“It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.”~Audre Lorde American writer, feminist, womanist, librarian, and civil rights activist Audre Lorde was born on this day in 1934.
“Laws should be made to serve the people. People should not be made to serve the laws.”~Huey Newton African-American political activist Huey Newton was born on this day in 1942.
“Maturity is a series of shattered illusions.”~LeVar Burton American actor, director, and children's television host LeVar Burton was born on this day in 1957.
“Failure is impossible.”~Susan B. Anthony American social reformer and women's rights activist Susan B. Anthony was born on this day in 1820.
“You don't have to do everything; just do what really matters.”~Denise Austin American fitness instructor, author, and columnist Denise Austin was born on this day in 1957.
“It’s not about you, or me, it’s about what we can give to this world.”~Dr. Olivia J. Hooker American psychologist and professor Dr. Olivia J. Hooker was born on this day in 1915.
“It's easy to just give everything up, but it takes a lot of strength and a lot of willpower to just make yourself stay on it and get up and do something different.”~Brandy Norwood American singer, songwriter, record producer, actress, and businesswoman Brandy Norwood was born on this day in 1979.
“Remember: Always walk in the light. And if you feel like you're not walking in it, go find it. Love the light.”~Roberta Flack American singer-songwriter Roberta Flack was born on this day in 1937.
“Wherever I have knocked, a door has opened. Wherever I have wandered, a path has appeared.”~Alice Walker American novelist, short story writer, poet, and social activist Alice Walker was born on this day in 1944.
“Have you ever heard the earth breathe?”~Kate Chopin American author of short stories and novels Kate Chopin was born on this day in 1850.
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