I grew up in rural Alabama, 50 miles from Montgomery, in a very loving, wonderful family: wonderful mother, wonderful father. We attended church; we went to Sunday school every Sunday.
The vote is precious. It's almost sacred, so go out and vote like you never voted before.
I wanted young people to know that I was just a typical child.
Selma was the turning point.
You have to tell the whole truth, the good and the bad, maybe some things that are uncomfortable for some people.
MLK, Jr. taught me how to say no to segregation, and I can hear him saying now... when you straighten up your back, no man can ride you. He said stand up straight and say no to racial discrimination.
