Once You See It… Arundhati Roy

"The trouble is that once you see it, you can't unsee it. And once you've seen it, keeping quiet, saying nothing, becomes as political an act as speaking out. There's no such thing as an innocent bystander."

— Arundhati Roy, Writer and New York Times Bestselling Author 

We Have To Empower Each Other...Tamron Hall

"Every time a young girl comes in and asks me for advice, if you start your conversation with, 'How hard is it as a black woman,' or, 'How hard is it as a woman,' I turn you around. Because I cannot - we cannot look at the roadblocks and see the road at the same time.

If you keep running into a brick wall, as they say, don’t keep running into it. Find a way over it.

Women, teenagers, we have to really empower each other."

--Tamron Hall, Journalist and Host/Executive Producer, Tamron Hall Show 

Servant-hood vs. Servitude...Gina Stewart

Impatience often hijacks servant-hood. There is a difference between servitude and servant-hood.  Servitude is involuntary. Servant-hood is voluntary. It's easier when you just decide, I'm here to help.You'll be surprised at how God will open the doors and the opportunities that God will create.

--Rev. Dr. Gina Stewart, Pastor, Christ Missionary Baptist Church, Memphis Tennessee

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Believe...Misty Copeland

"Be strong, be fearless, be beautiful. And believe that anything is possible when you have the right people there to support you."

--Misty Copeland

Misty Copeland wearing her Underarmour Signature Collection, MistySignature.

In June 2015, Misty Danielle Copeland made history when she was promoted by the prestigious American Ballet Theatre (ABT) to principal dancer. The Kansas City, Missouri native who was raised in San Pedro, California was the first black principal dancer in the ABT's then 75 year history. Click here, MistyCopeland, for more information on this incredible woman who made history. 

Wisdom

Get wisdom and insight! Do not forget or ignore what I say. Do not abandon wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will keep you safe.

 --Proverbs 4:5-6 Good News Translation

A Beautiful Woman...Minna Antrim

A beautiful woman delights the eye; a wise woman, the understanding; a pure one, the soul.

--Minna Antrim 

Have Something Good To Say...Sonia Sotomayor

We are all limited, highly imperfect beings, worthy in some dimensions, deficient in others. ... We would do well to look first to what is good in each of us.

--Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court and Author of My Beloved World

The Importance Of Imagination...Gloria Steinem

"Without leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning."

— Gloria Steinem, American Journalist and Political Activist

Feel Like Giving Up?...Geraldine Ferraro

"If you think somebody cares about you and believes your life is worth saving, how can you give up?"

--Geraldine Ferraro, Congresswoman (D-NY) 1979-1985, First Female Candidate For Vice President, 1984

Do You Know Your Assignment?...Renita Weems

A sermon is only as great as it moves listeners to do something. To be-come different. To act differently in the world.  To change — self and the world. Great sermons leave you with an assignment. 

--Renita Weems, Biblical Scholar, Academic Administrator, Author, and Ordained Minister

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Every Person Is Worthy

Every person is a jewel, worthy of love and respect.  

--Unknown

Never Throw Out Anyone...Audrey Hepburn

"People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone."

--Audrey Hepburn, actress and philanthopist

The Success Effect...Barbara Walters

"Success can make you go one of two ways. It can make you a prima donna--or it can smooth the edges, take away the insecurities, let the nice things come out."

--Barbara Walters, Executive Producer and Co-host of "The View" on ABC, First Female Co-Anchor of ABC Evening News

The Most Fulfilling Life...Andrea Pennington

A life that allows the fullest expression of your spirit is the most fulfilling life possible.  Exploring, expressing, and realizing your true self is the purpose of life and an integral part of the experience of wellness.

--Andrea Pennington, M.D., C.Ac., Author, "The Pennington Plan, 5 Simple Steps For Achieving Vibrant Health, Emotional Well-Being, and Spiritual Growth"

Strength For The Moments That Count...Elizabeth Cady Stanton

“The moment we begin to fear the opinions of others and hesitate to tell the truth that is in us, and from motives of policy are silent when we should speak, the divine floods of light and life no longer flow into our souls.”

--Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Pioneer of the Women's Suffrage and Rights Movement, Author of The Women's Bible, published in 1895

Also see, Women's Rights for more information on Mrs. Stanton

Real Friends...B. Smith

"As we grow up, we realize it becomes less important to have more friends...and more important to have real ones." 

--B. Smith, Restaurateur, Author, Lifestyle Expert, Entrepreneur, Talk Show Host and Former Fashion Model

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Hypocrisy Is Not Who God Is...Lacey Mosley

“The hypocrisy is not who God is, it's who we are.”

― Lacey Mosley

Be careful how you represent God.

Nuture The Geniuses Around You...Ninette de Valois

You cannot create genius. All you can do is nurture it.  

--Ninette de Valois

*Susan L. Taylor, Founder, National Cares Mentoring Movement with group of girls attending the  Black Women's Roundtable Conference, March 22, 2012, Washington, DC.

There Is No Perfect Ending...Gilda Radner

“I wanted a perfect ending. Now I’ve learned, the hard way, that some poems don’t rhyme, and some stories don’t have a clear beginning, middle and end. Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what’s going to happen next.” 

-- Gilda Radner (1946-1989), Emmy Award-Winning Actress and Comedienne

The Longer We Listen, The More Commonality...Barbara Deming

The longer we listen to one another--with real attention--the more commonality we will find in all our lives. That is, if we are careful to exchange with one another life stories and not simply opinions.

--Barbara Deming, American Author and Activist