Daily Ramblings – Wisdom Wednesday – 5 Quotes

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To be a Negro in this country and to be relatively conscious is to be in a rage almost all the time.

James Baldwin

The most dangerous creation of any society is the man who has nothing to lose.

James Baldwin

Anyone who has ever struggled with poverty knows how extremely expensive it is to be poor.

James Baldwin

Those who say it can’t be done are usually interrupted by others doing it.

James Baldwin

I imagine one of the reasons people cling to their hates so stubbornly is because they sense, once hate is gone, they will be forced to deal with pain.

James Baldwin

I hope you enjoyed these quotes from another great American civil rights activist and novelist. Here’s a Wikipedia link to learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Baldwin I love learning about different people. This makes Wednesday one of my favorite days as I explore the web for interesting content. Have a great Wednesday, folks!

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Wisdom Wednesday – Ida B. Wells

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“The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.”
― Ida B. Wells-Barnett

“one had better die fighting against injustice than to die like a dog or a rat in a trap”
― Ida B. Wells

“A Winchester rifle should have a place of honor in every black home, and it should be used for that protection which the law refuses to give.”
― Ida B. Wells-Barnett

“If Southern white men are not careful, they will overreach themselves and public sentiment will have a reaction; a conclusion will then be reached which will be very damaging to the moral reputation of their women.”
― Ida B. Wells-Barnett, The Red Record

“Burning and torture here lasts but a little while, but if I die with a lie on my soul, I shall be tortured forever. I am innocent.”
― Ida B. Wells-Barnett, The Red Record

Ida B. Wells was addressed yesterday as well, and I felt it wise to honor her again. Her work shined a light on the lynchings of the South. She was another firebrand responsible for the greater civil rights movement to come. Here’s her Wikipedia link in case some of you would like to learn more about this trailblazer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ida_B._Wells

Here’s another link to Ida B. Well’s place in the National Women’s History Museum: https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/ida-b-wells-barnett

As we approach the end of Black History Month, ponder the challenges, sacrifices, and dangers the members of the civil rights movement faced. This is a true testament of bravery in the face of death threats, violence, and a government that did not want to do the right thing.

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Ted Talk Tuesday – Ida B. Wells. Another American Hero.

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I hope you enjoy this video about Ida B. Wells. She was a journalist in the 1850s that exposed lynching both in the United States and Europe for what it was–murder. In many cases, she discovered that blacks were targeted whenever their businesses or ideas competed with white businesses and ideas.

If you enjoyed this video and would like to learn more, here’s a link to her on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ida_B._Wells

Have a great Tuesday, folks!

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Ted Talk Tuesday – Rest in Peace John Lewis

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Congressman John Lewis passed away and will leave a huge hole in the United States Congress. Although I didn’t agree with his politics, he was one of the many individuals that stood along Martin Luther King, Jr., during America’s Civil Rights Movement. Rest in peace, sir.

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Happy Martin Luther King’s Day!

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Civil Rights, Color Blind, Equality, Freedom, I have a dream, Justice, Martin Luther King, MLK

Today, we celebrate the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Here is one of his most memorable speeches, labeled by many as the “I have a dream.” If you’ve never seen it, I highly recommend it, as it encapsulates what his goals were as the premier civil rights leader in the 1960s.

If your employer recognizes today as a holiday, enjoy your day off. Take a few moments to think about how far our country has come. As most will say, we have come a long way, but have so much more to do, to truly reach a society that is “color blind”.

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Martin Luther King’s Day

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“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. 

Read more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/martin_luther_king_jr_109228

Today is the day we celebrate a man who was at the forefront of the civil rights movement. Here’s to you Dr. King.

Take a few moments to learn about this great man.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King_Jr.

Until next time…

Dave