“The fight of Black women has always been fueled and grounded in faith and in the belief of what is possible. We have always built the future that we can see and believe in and fight for…

And that’s why Sojourner spoke.
It’s why Mae flew.
It’s why Rosa and Claudette sat.
It’s why Maya wrote. It’s why Fannie organized.
It’s why Shirley ran.

And why I stand here as a candidate for president of the United States.”

—Vice President Kamala Harris, New Orleans

Look for the picture book Claudette Colvin: I Want Freedom Now! coming out November 12, 2024!

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Image © Bea Jackson from Claudette Colvin: I Want Freedom Now!