Opal Tometi Quotes

Opal Tometi

American Activist

Black Justice Matter People Racism Rights

Related authors: Angela Davis Cesar Chavez Gloria Steinem Harriet Tubman Malcolm X Noam Chomsky Sojourner Truth Susan B. Anthony

There was a time when my uncle was in an immigration detention center, and members of our community would take turns visiting him each weekend. That instilled in me the value of taking care of each other even if the systems aren't working in your favor. Opal Tometi

Time Me Immigration Care Value Uncle Community Other Our Our Community Favor Members Visiting Systems Would Detention Weekend Take Taking Instilled Him Center Working Turns Your Even Each

I have always felt like I want to change the course of history. Opal Tometi

History Change Like Course Felt Always Want

I was in awe of previous black liberation struggle leaders - Sojourner Truth, Ida B. Wells. I wanted to be part of something bigger than myself. Black Lives Matter has been that. Opal Tometi

Truth Myself Struggle Matter Black Liberation Has-Been Something Previous Part Leaders Been Than Wanted Bigger Lives Awe

For the U.S., a nation that boasts of being the land of the free, it does not live up to its ideal. Opal Tometi

Free Nation Live Ideal Does Up Being Boast Land

I challenge us all to have the courage of our convictions to fight for a fair, justice and inclusive society. Opal Tometi

Justice Fight Courage Challenge Convictions Inclusive Society Our Fair Us

No more Opal Tometi quotes

Haven't find the right quote? Try quotes from authors related to Opal Tometi.