Fannie Lou Hamer Quotes

I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired.

Nobody’s free until everybody’s free.

The only thing we did way back in the 60s was come out of the cotton fields for the voting booths. It’s time to take our party back!

When I liberate myself, I automatically liberate others. My victories are their victories too.

I am willing to speak anywhere, at any time, to advocate for the rights of my people.

You can pray until you faint, but unless you get up and try to do something, God is not going to put it in your lap.

I am sick and tired of people being denied education, jobs, housing, and the right to vote.

When I see injustice, I cannot stay silent. I have to speak up and fight for what is right.

Every time I think about making a turn, I think about all the black people ahead of me and behind me, waiting for someone to come along and say it was okay to fight for what is right.

We need more than just voting rights. We need economic empowerment, access to education, and healthcare for all.

If you don’t speak up, who will?

We can no longer afford to be complacent. We must stand up and fight for justice.

I refuse to accept the status quo. I will not remain silent while my people suffer.

We have a duty to fight for justice, not just for ourselves, but for future generations.

The truth is powerful. We must continue to tell it, no matter the consequences.

We must be willing to do whatever it takes to ensure a better future for all.

Fannie Lou Hamer Quotes part 2

The best way to achieve change is through peaceful, non-violent means.

Every single one of us has the power to make a difference.

Hope is the fuel that keeps us going in the face of adversity.

We must be willing to take risks in order to create change.

Our unity is our strength. Together, we can overcome any obstacle.

The time for change is now. We cannot wait for others to fight for us.

Our freedom is not negotiable. We must demand it, and we must fight for it.

Real change begins with grassroots organizing and mobilizing.

Every voice matters. Our collective voices can shape the course of history.

We must never lose sight of what we are fighting for. Our cause is just and necessary.

The fight for justice is a long and difficult one, but we must not give up.

Our struggle is not just about the present, but about creating a better future for generations to come.

We must remember our history, honor our ancestors, and learn from their sacrifices.

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.

We cannot achieve true freedom until we confront and dismantle systemic racism.

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.

The power of love and unity can overcome any division or hatred.

We must vote like our lives depend on it, because they do.

Freedom is never given; it is won.

The greatest weapon against oppression is education.

We must use our voices and our votes to hold those in power accountable.

Change starts with us. We must be the change we wish to see in the world.

Our struggle is not just about achieving equality, but about dismantling systems of oppression.

Courage is not the absence of fear, but the ability to act in spite of it.

We must use our anger as fuel for change, not as a destructive force.

Silence in the face of injustice is complicity.

The fight for justice is a marathon, not a sprint. We must pace ourselves and stay committed.

We are stronger together than we are apart. Unity is our greatest strength.

Our fight is against both overt and covert racism. We must challenge and confront both.