"Racism springs from the lie that certain human beings are less than fully human. It's a self-centered falsehood that corrupts our minds into believing we are right to treat others as we would not want to be treated."
About Alveda King
Alveda King — Life and Legacy
Alveda King, the niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., is a prominent civil rights activist and author whose work focuses on social justice and the sanctity of life. Her advocacy is deeply rooted in her family's legacy, particularly the principles of love and nonviolence that her uncle championed. Alveda's quotes often reflect her belief that justice is intertwined with love, as she states, 'Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.' This perspective underscores her commitment to fostering unity and understanding in a divided society. In her writings, Alveda challenges the status quo by emphasizing the importance of personal responsibility in the fight against racism and injustice. She asserts that true freedom comes from recognizing our shared humanity, urging individuals to act with compassion. Her quote, 'We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools,' encapsulates her core belief that collective action is essential for achieving social change. Today, Alveda King's quotes resonate with those seeking to understand the complexities of freedom and justice. Her insights not only honor her family's legacy but also inspire new generations to engage in the ongoing struggle for equality, making her voice a vital part of contemporary discussions on civil rights.
Quote collection
Alveda King quotes (page 1 of 3)
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"A woman knows a skirt-chaser."
"Abortion and racism are both symptoms of a fundamental human error. The error is thinking that when someone stands in the way of our wants, we can justify getting that person out of our lives. Abortion and racism stem from the same poisonous root, selfishness."
"We should recognize that women become mothers the moment they are pregnant."
"Racism oppresses its victims, but also binds the oppressors, who sear their consciences with more and more lies until they become prisoners of those lies. They cannot face the truth of human equality because it reveals the horror of the injustices they commit."
"Abortion and racism are evil twins, born of the same lie. Where racism now hides its face in public, abortion is accomplishing the goals of which racism only once dreamed. Together, abortionists are destroying humanity at large and the black community in particular."
"Every baby saved, every mother helped to choose life is a step in the right direction."
"Neither my great-grandfather an NAACP founder, my grandfather Dr. Martin Luther King, Sr. an NAACP leader, my father Rev. A. D. Williams King, nor my uncle Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. embraced the homosexual agenda that the current NAACP is attempting to label as a civil rights agenda."
"Let's be honest about this; the liberal agenda with failed stimulus plans and government entitlement programs is crippling our economy and our quality of life."
"A majority, perhaps as many as 75 percent, of abortion clinics are in areas with high minority populations. Abortion apologists will say this is because they want to serve the poor. You don't serve the poor, however, by taking their money to terminate their children."
"I have a dream that America will pray and God will forgive us our sins."
"Racism is a way to gain economic advantage at the expense of others. Slavery and plantations may be gone, but racism still allows us to regard those who may keep us from financial gain as less than equals."
"There are parallels between the 1960s and now, because during the 1960s, people were being slaughtered, their lives were being taken, there was violence, greed, drugs were rising - just all of this. And my uncle was saying, you've got to come back to faith, hope and love. Now, you get the translation and say faith, hope and charity - faith, hope and love."
"You know, people really want to hear about the issues."
"When you see the political parties squabble, if a baby is not allowed to be born, all the other issues do not come into play."
"I simply cannot vote for Senator Obama because he's not pro-life."
"Abortion is an attack on the family and the humanity that unites us all."
"Coming forth, you've got to love each other and you have to have faith. And you never lose hope. Even when things are really, really, really bad - there's always hope."
"When the truth emerges, then we reconcile ourselves to truth and unity and in charity or in love."
"If we have an honest discussion on whether the war on poverty should be fought with welfare or with economic growth in the private sector, Democrats will lose black votes."