Remember: Always walk in the light. And if you feel like you're not walking in it, go find it. Love the light. #civilrights #blackhistorymonth #deesavoie #vibrantvoices #healingwords #february #robertaflack #singer #firststimeverIsawyourface #killingmesoftly #walkinthelight
"A crown, if it hurts us, is mot worth wearing." #civilrights #blackhistorymonth #deesavoie #vibrantvoices #healingwords #february #pearlbailey #singer
“You can be the lead in your own life.” #civilrights #blackhistorymonth #deesavoie #vibrantvoices #healingwords #february #scandal #kerrywashington #actress
“Don’t settle for average. Bring your best to the moment. Then, whether it fails or succeeds, at least you know you gave all you had. We need to live the best that’s in us.” #civilrights #blackhistorymonth #deesavoie #vibrantvoices #healingwords #february #angelabassett #actress
“Deal with yourself as an individual worthy of respect, and make everyone else deal with you the same way.” #civilrights #blackhistorymonth #deesavoie #vibrantvoices #healingwords #february #nikkigiovanni #poet #egotripping #blackempowerment
“My mother did not raise me to ask for permission to lead.” #civilrights #blackhistorymonth #deesavoie #vibrantvoices #healingwords #february #ayanapressley #congresswoman #permission
“For I am my mother’s daughter, and the drums of Africa still beat in my heart.” #civilrights #blackhistorymonth #deesavoie #vibrantvoices #healingwords #february #marymcleodbethune #educator #africa
“I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; Knowing what must be done does away with fear.” #civilrights #blackhistorymonth #deesavoie #vibrantvoices #healingwords #february #rosaparks
“Your willingness to look at your darkness is what empowers you to change.” #civilrights #blackhistorymonth #deesavoie #vibrantvoices #healingwords #february #iyanlavanzant
“Instead of letting your hardships and failures discourage or exhaust you, let them inspire you. Let them make you even hungrier to succeed.” #deesavoie #healingwords #vibrantvoices #michelleobama #february
“The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.” #deesavoie #civilrights #vibrantvoices #idabwells #journalist #february
Embrace what makes you unique, even if it makes others uncomfortable. I didn’t have to become perfect because I’ve learned throughout my journey that perfection is the enemy of greatness.” #february #deesavoie #vibrantvoices #janellemonae
“When we’re talking about diversity, it’s not a box to check. It is a reality that should be deeply felt and held and valued by all of us.” #blackhistorymonth #vibrantvoices #avaduvernay #diversity #blackfilm
“If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.”#shirleychislom #healingwords #february #vibrantvoices #deesavoie
“The one thing I feel is lacking in Hollywood today is an understanding of the beauty, the power, the sexuality, the uniqueness, the humor of being a regular Black woman.” #violadavis #february #blackhistorymonth #actress #civilrights #healingwords #vibrantvoices #actress #egot
"I am sick and tired of being sick and tired" #blackhistorymonth #vibrantvoices #civilrights #february #healingwords #civilrightsicon #fannielouhamer
“You've got to learn to leave the table when love's no longer being served.”
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“I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.”
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“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” Maya Angelou #february #mayaangelou #blackhistorymonth #civilrights #deesavoie #vibrantvoices
“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.”
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Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”
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Some important advice to remember, particularly in these times #vibrantvoices #deesavoie #alicewalker #blackhistorymonth #blackwomenquotes
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