We've rounded up quotes from famous figures like Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress, and Claudette Colvin, a pioneer of the 1950s civil rights movement.
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"Where there is love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong." — Ella Fitzgerald, American jazz singer"He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life." — Muhammad Ali, professional boxer "What's in front of you is a whole word of experiences beyond your own imagination. Put yourself, and your growth and development, first." — Phylicia Rashad, actress
"My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together." — Desmond Tutu, cleric and theologian"In order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline and effort." — Jesse Owens, track and field athlete
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