“This precious moment that I am living in
is the most essential part of my life!”
King Solomon Hearn
Monday, February 28, 2011
Quote by President Barack Obama
“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time.
We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.”
President Barack Obama
We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.”
President Barack Obama
Quote by Dwayne Alvin Hearn
“Each and every precious moment that I am alive
there exists an opportunity for me
to love myself without conditions.”
Dwayne Alvin Hearn
there exists an opportunity for me
to love myself without conditions.”
Dwayne Alvin Hearn
Quote by Dr. Martin Luther King
“I won't have any money to leave behind.
I won't have the fine and luxurious things
of life to leave behind. But I just want to leave
a committed life behind.” Dr. Martin Luther King
I won't have the fine and luxurious things
of life to leave behind. But I just want to leave
a committed life behind.” Dr. Martin Luther King
Quote by Dr. Maulana Karenga
“No part of our legacy is more valuable
than the unique ethical teaching of the Odu Ifa,
the sacred text of our Yoruba ancestors,
that we and all humans are divinely chosen
to bring good into the world and that this is
the fundamental meaning and mission of human life.”
Dr. Maulana Karenga
than the unique ethical teaching of the Odu Ifa,
the sacred text of our Yoruba ancestors,
that we and all humans are divinely chosen
to bring good into the world and that this is
the fundamental meaning and mission of human life.”
Dr. Maulana Karenga
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Quote by Michelle Obama U.S. First Lady United States First Lady
“I believe that each of us--no matter what our age or background or walk of life
--each of us has something to contribute to the life of this nation.”
Michelle Obama U.S. First Lady United States First Lady
--each of us has something to contribute to the life of this nation.”
Michelle Obama U.S. First Lady United States First Lady
Quote by Maya Angelou
“Something made greater by ourselves and in turn that makes us greater.”
Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou
Quote by Dwayne Alvin Hearn
“Knowing that you love and care about me is the only gift
that I need on this day or any other day!” Dwayne Alvin Hearnn
that I need on this day or any other day!” Dwayne Alvin Hearnn
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Quote by Bob Marley
“Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery;
none but ourselves can free our mind.”
Bob Marley
none but ourselves can free our mind.”
Bob Marley
Quote by Condoleeza Rice
“Find what you love to do. Find your passion.
Know what makes you want to get up in the morning,
that's all you need.” Condoleeza Rice
Know what makes you want to get up in the morning,
that's all you need.” Condoleeza Rice
Friday, February 25, 2011
Quote by Gwendolyn Brooks
“Very early in life I became fascinated
with the wonders language can achieve.
And I began playing with words.”
Gwendolyn Brooks
with the wonders language can achieve.
And I began playing with words.”
Gwendolyn Brooks
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Quote by Stokley Carmichael
“There is a higher law than the law of government.
That's the law of conscience.” Stokley Carmichael
That's the law of conscience.” Stokley Carmichael
Quote by Sterling Brown
“Propaganda, however legitimate, can speak no louder than the truth.”
Sterling Brown
Sterling Brown
Quote by Marian Anderson
“I suppose I might insist on making issues of things.
But that is not my nature, and I always bear in mind
that my mission is to leave behind me the kind of
impression that will make it easier for those who follow.”
Marian Anderson
But that is not my nature, and I always bear in mind
that my mission is to leave behind me the kind of
impression that will make it easier for those who follow.”
Marian Anderson
Quote by Dr. Maulana Karenga
“As we move into the next decade and new era,
no lesson is more important for us to learn
from our history and culture than our need
to recognize our interrelatedness as a people
and part of humanity and our parallel need to
establish and put in wider to practice an ethics
of sharing which recognizes and builds on this
interrelatedness in the most positive and mutually
beneficial ways. In fact, this is an indispensable way
to fulfill and further our moral obligation
to constantly bring good into the world.”
Dr. Maulana Karenga
no lesson is more important for us to learn
from our history and culture than our need
to recognize our interrelatedness as a people
and part of humanity and our parallel need to
establish and put in wider to practice an ethics
of sharing which recognizes and builds on this
interrelatedness in the most positive and mutually
beneficial ways. In fact, this is an indispensable way
to fulfill and further our moral obligation
to constantly bring good into the world.”
Dr. Maulana Karenga
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Quote by Stokley Carmichael
“The first need of a free people is to define their own terms.”
Stokley Carmichael
Stokley Carmichael
Quote by Ed Bradley
“The people in your life are important.
Meaningful relationships with those people
are very important.” Ed Bradley
Meaningful relationships with those people
are very important.” Ed Bradley
Quote by Josephine Baker
“The things we truly love stay with us always, locked in our hearts as long as life remains.”
Josephine Baker
Josephine Baker
Quote by Dr. Molefi Asante
“A wise person speaks carefully and with truth,
for every word that passes between one's teeth is meant for something.”
Dr. Molefi Asante
for every word that passes between one's teeth is meant for something.”
Dr. Molefi Asante
Monday, February 21, 2011
Quote by Rosa Parks
“I had no idea that history was being made.
I was just tired of giving up”
Rosa Parks
I was just tired of giving up”
Rosa Parks
Quote by Dr. W.E.B. Dubois
“One thing alone I charge you. As you live, believe in life!
Always human beings will live and progress to greater,
broader and fuller life. The only possible death is to
lose belief in this truth simply because the great end
comes slowly, because time is long.” Dr. W.E.B. Dubois
Always human beings will live and progress to greater,
broader and fuller life. The only possible death is to
lose belief in this truth simply because the great end
comes slowly, because time is long.” Dr. W.E.B. Dubois
Quote by Michael Jackson
“If you enter this world knowing you are loved
and you leave this world knowing the same,
then everything that happens in between
can be dealt with.” Michael Jackson
and you leave this world knowing the same,
then everything that happens in between
can be dealt with.” Michael Jackson
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Quote by Madame C. J. Walker
“I had to make my opportunity… Don’t sit down and wait for the
opportunities to come; you have to get up and make them.”
Madame C. J. Walker
opportunities to come; you have to get up and make them.”
Madame C. J. Walker
Quote by George Washington Carver
"When you do common things in life in an uncommon way
you will command the attention of the world."
George Washington Carver
you will command the attention of the world."
George Washington Carver
Quote by Nikki Giovanni
“Some say we are responsible for those we love.
Others know we are responsible for those who love us.”
Nikki Giovanni
Others know we are responsible for those who love us.”
Nikki Giovanni
Quote by Wangari Maathai
“We can work together for a better world with men and women of goodwill,
those who radiate the intrinsic goodness of humankind.
To do so effectively, the world needs a global ethic with values
which give meaning to life experiences and, more than religious institutions
and dogmas, sustain the non-material dimension of humanity.
Mankind's universal values of love, compassion, solidarity,
caring and tolerance should form the basis for this global ethic which
should permeate culture, politics, trade, religion and philosophy.
It should also permeate the extended family of the United Nations.”
Wangari Maathai
those who radiate the intrinsic goodness of humankind.
To do so effectively, the world needs a global ethic with values
which give meaning to life experiences and, more than religious institutions
and dogmas, sustain the non-material dimension of humanity.
Mankind's universal values of love, compassion, solidarity,
caring and tolerance should form the basis for this global ethic which
should permeate culture, politics, trade, religion and philosophy.
It should also permeate the extended family of the United Nations.”
Wangari Maathai
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Quote by Dwayne Alvin Hearn
“All that I really have is this precious moment that I am living in.”
Dwayne Alvin Hearn
Dwayne Alvin Hearn
Quote by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
“The time is always right to do what is right.”
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Quote by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
“We must use time creatively,
in the knowledge that the time
is always ripe to do right.”
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
in the knowledge that the time
is always ripe to do right.”
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Quote by King Solomon Hearn
“Each challenge I encounter in my life
presents me with an opportunity
for personal growth and development.
I simply have to ask myself
what can I learn from this experience.”
King Solomon Hearn
presents me with an opportunity
for personal growth and development.
I simply have to ask myself
what can I learn from this experience.”
King Solomon Hearn
Quote by Marian Anderson
“Leadership should be born
out of the understanding
of the needs of those
who would be affected by it.”
Marian Anderson
out of the understanding
of the needs of those
who would be affected by it.”
Marian Anderson
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Quote by Arthur Ashe
“You've got to get to the stage in life where going for it
is more important than winning or losing.” Arthur Ashe
is more important than winning or losing.” Arthur Ashe
Quote by Betty Shabazz
“We can say "Peace on Earth." We can sing about it,
preach about it or pray about it,
but if we have not internalized the mythology
to make it happen inside us, then it will not be.”
Betty Shabazz
preach about it or pray about it,
but if we have not internalized the mythology
to make it happen inside us, then it will not be.”
Betty Shabazz
Monday, February 14, 2011
Quote by Dwayne Alvin Hearn
“The fact that I know that you love and care about me
is the only gift that I need on this or any other day!”
Dwayne Alvin Hearn
is the only gift that I need on this or any other day!”
Dwayne Alvin Hearn
Quote by Dr. Maulana Karenga
“It is Martin King who taught that a real moral struggle
seeks to win partners, not to leave victims.”
Dr. Maulana Karenga
seeks to win partners, not to leave victims.”
Dr. Maulana Karenga
Quote by Oprah Winfrey
“Yes, there are many things that need to get done,
but in this moment I have to do nothing.”
Oprah Winfrey
but in this moment I have to do nothing.”
Oprah Winfrey
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Quote by Maya Angelou
“My great hope is to laugh as much as I cry;
to get my work done and try to love somebody
and have the courage to accept the love in return.”
Maya Angelou
to get my work done and try to love somebody
and have the courage to accept the love in return.”
Maya Angelou
Quote by The Reverend Jesse Jackson
“Never look down on anybody unless you're helping them up.”
The Reverend Jesse Jackson
The Reverend Jesse Jackson
Quote by Langston Hughes
“I have discovered in life that there are ways
of getting almost anywhere you want to go,
if you really want to go.” Langston Hughes
of getting almost anywhere you want to go,
if you really want to go.” Langston Hughes
Friday, February 11, 2011
Quote by James Baldwin
“Not everything that is faced can be changed,
but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”
James Baldwin
but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”
James Baldwin
Quote by W.E.B. Duboi
“There is in this world no such force
as the force of a person determined to rise.
The human soul cannot be permanently chained.”
W.E.B. Dubois
as the force of a person determined to rise.
The human soul cannot be permanently chained.”
W.E.B. Dubois
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Quote by Muhammad Ali
“I am America. I am the part you won't recognize.
But get used to me. Black, confident, cocky;
my name, not yours; my religion, not yours;
my goals, my own; get used to me.” Muhammad Ali
But get used to me. Black, confident, cocky;
my name, not yours; my religion, not yours;
my goals, my own; get used to me.” Muhammad Ali
Quote by Betty Habazz
“We can say "Peace on Earth." We can sing about it,
preach about it or pray about it,
but if we have not internalized the mythology
to make it happen inside us, then it will not be.”
Betty Habazz
preach about it or pray about it,
but if we have not internalized the mythology
to make it happen inside us, then it will not be.”
Betty Habazz
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Quote by James Earl Jones
“When I read great literature, great drama, speeches, or sermons,
I feel that the human mind has not achieved anything greater
than the ability to share feelings and thoughts through language.”
James Earl Jones
I feel that the human mind has not achieved anything greater
than the ability to share feelings and thoughts through language.”
James Earl Jones
Quote by Angela Davis
“To understand how any society functions
you must understand the relationship
between the men and the women.” Angela Davis
you must understand the relationship
between the men and the women.” Angela Davis
Tradition African Prayer
“Let us take care of the children,
for they have a long way to go.
Let us take care of the elders,
for they have come a long way.
Let us take care of those in between,
for they are doing the work.”
Tradition African Prayer
for they have a long way to go.
Let us take care of the elders,
for they have come a long way.
Let us take care of those in between,
for they are doing the work.”
Tradition African Prayer
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Quote by Arthur Ashe
“You've got to get to the stage in life
where going for it is more important
than winning or losing.” Arthur Ashe
where going for it is more important
than winning or losing.” Arthur Ashe
Quote by Oprah Winfrey
“I want to squeeze every last drop out of life,
but I'm only interested in more time if
it can be filled with meaning and joy and creative thinking.
In other words, I'd like to hang on to my energy and focus
for as long as humanly possible...and then some.” Oprah Winfrey
but I'm only interested in more time if
it can be filled with meaning and joy and creative thinking.
In other words, I'd like to hang on to my energy and focus
for as long as humanly possible...and then some.” Oprah Winfrey
Quote by Arthur Ashe
“One important key to success is self-confidence.
An important key to self-confidence is preparation.”
Arthur Ashe
An important key to self-confidence is preparation.”
Arthur Ashe
Quote by Katherine Dunham
“I used to want the words “She tried” on my tombstone.
Now I want “She did it.” Katherine Dunham
Now I want “She did it.” Katherine Dunham
Quote by Ray Charles
“There are many spokes on the wheel of life.
First, we’re here to explore new possibilities.”
Ray Charles
First, we’re here to explore new possibilities.”
Ray Charles
Quote by Kofi Annan
“More countries have understood that women's equality is a prerequisite for development.”
Kofi Annan
Kofi Annan
Quote by Langston Hughes
“Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly.”
Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes
Quote by Imamu Amiri Baracka
“To name something is to wait for it in the place you think it will pass.”
Imamu Amiri Baracka
Imamu Amiri Baracka
Quote by U.S. Congresswoman Barbra Jordan
“One thing is clear to me:
We, as human beings,
must be willing to accept people
who are different from ourselves.”
U.S. Congresswoman Barbra Jordan
We, as human beings,
must be willing to accept people
who are different from ourselves.”
U.S. Congresswoman Barbra Jordan
Friday, February 4, 2011
Quote by Frederick Douglass
“We have to do with the past
only as we can make it useful
to the present and the future.”
Frederick Douglass
only as we can make it useful
to the present and the future.”
Frederick Douglass
Quote by Iyanla Vanzant
“Plan your hours to be productive?
Plan your weeks to be educational?
Plan your years to be purposeful.
Plan your life to be an experience of growth.
Plan to change. Plan to grow.” Iyanla Vanzant
Plan your weeks to be educational?
Plan your years to be purposeful.
Plan your life to be an experience of growth.
Plan to change. Plan to grow.” Iyanla Vanzant
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Quote by Nelson Mandela
“As we let our own light shine,
we unconsciously give other people
permission to do the same.”
Nelson Mandela
we unconsciously give other people
permission to do the same.”
Nelson Mandela
Quote by Zina Garrison
“A positive attitude can really make dreams come true - it did for me.”
Zina Garrison
Zina Garrison
Quote by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
“Everybody can be great because anybody can serve.
You don't have to have college degree to serve.
You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve.
You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.”
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
You don't have to have college degree to serve.
You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve.
You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.”
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Quote by Benjamin E. Mays
“Every person is born into the world
to do something unique and something distinctive,
and if he or she does not do it,
it will never be done.” Benjamin E. Mays
to do something unique and something distinctive,
and if he or she does not do it,
it will never be done.” Benjamin E. Mays
Quote by James Baldwin
“There is never time in the future
in which we will work out our salvation.
The challenge is in the moment;
the time is always now.” James Baldwin
in which we will work out our salvation.
The challenge is in the moment;
the time is always now.” James Baldwin
Quote by Angela Davis
“We have to talk about liberating minds as well as liberating society.”
Angela Davis
Angela Davis
Quote by King Solomon Hearn
“I make simpler my life
by focusing all my attention
on living in this precious moment!”
King Solomon Hearn
by focusing all my attention
on living in this precious moment!”
King Solomon Hearn
Quote by Maya Angelou
“If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else,
you will have succeeded.” Maya Angelou
you will have succeeded.” Maya Angelou
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Quote by Babatunde Olatunji
“Yesterday is history.
Tomorrow is a mystery.
And today? Today is a gift.
That's why we call it the present.”
Babatunde Olatunji
Tomorrow is a mystery.
And today? Today is a gift.
That's why we call it the present.”
Babatunde Olatunji
Quote by Rosa Parks
“To this day I believe we are here on the planet Earth to live,
grow up, and do what we can to make this world a better place
for all people to enjoy freedom!” Rosa Parks
grow up, and do what we can to make this world a better place
for all people to enjoy freedom!” Rosa Parks
AFRICAN AWARENESS MONTH: THEME FOR INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES IN FEBRUARY
“African Awareness Month” (also called “Black History
Month”) is celebrated in the month of February in the United
States of America and in Canada. It is a celebration of the
contributions of African and African American people have made
to these countries and the collective human experience.
It is also a reminder that human history is a collective and all
groups have made significant contributions. Ultimately a greater
understanding of the contributions that different groups have
made to our human history will bring us closer to understanding
that we are all a part of the same human family and there is
only one “race” of people, the “human race!”
“Black History Month” was created by a historian Carter G
Woodson in 1926 as “Negro History” week and later evolved into
an entire month of celebrations! For the month of February I
will post quotes by famous African and African American people!
My purpose for sharing these inspirational quotes with you is to
encourage you and I to think about our lives in a different way,
perhaps a more positive way. By changing the way we think and
talk about our lives in this precious moment we have an
opportunity to create a more enjoyable life experience.
Month”) is celebrated in the month of February in the United
States of America and in Canada. It is a celebration of the
contributions of African and African American people have made
to these countries and the collective human experience.
It is also a reminder that human history is a collective and all
groups have made significant contributions. Ultimately a greater
understanding of the contributions that different groups have
made to our human history will bring us closer to understanding
that we are all a part of the same human family and there is
only one “race” of people, the “human race!”
“Black History Month” was created by a historian Carter G
Woodson in 1926 as “Negro History” week and later evolved into
an entire month of celebrations! For the month of February I
will post quotes by famous African and African American people!
My purpose for sharing these inspirational quotes with you is to
encourage you and I to think about our lives in a different way,
perhaps a more positive way. By changing the way we think and
talk about our lives in this precious moment we have an
opportunity to create a more enjoyable life experience.
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