Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Hundreds of People of African Ancestry, Trail of Tears, Cherokee, Wilma Mankiller

“It should be remembered that hundreds of people of African ancestry also walked the Trail of Tears with the Cherokee during the forced removal of 1838-1839. Although we know about the terrible human suffering of our native people and the members of other tribes during the removal, we rarely hear of those black people who also suffered.” - Wilma Mankiller

Found on Inspiring Quotes at https://www.inspiringquotes.us/author/7249-wilma-mankiller.

Monday, April 26, 2021

Strong Men, Role Models, Powerful, Michelle Obama

“Because let's be very clear, strong men, men who are truly role models, don't need to put down women to make themselves feel powerful.” - First lady Michelle Obama, campaigning for Clinton in October after the release of Donald Trump's Access Hollywood video.

From Ms Magazine: Winter 2016, page 6.

Friday, April 23, 2021

Cups, Being Filled, Tip Ourselves Over, Ray Bradbury

“We are cups, constantly and quietly being filled. The trick is, knowing how to tip ourselves over and let the beautiful stuff out.” ― Ray Bradbury

Found on Goodreads at https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/1630.Ray_Bradbury.