Stokely Carmichael Quotes

Black power is giving power to people who have not had power to determine their destiny.

We have to stop allowing ourselves to be defined by others.

The only way we’ll get freedom for ourselves is to identify ourselves with every oppressed people in the world.

A man cannot ride your back unless it is bent.

We must be organized like a flock of birds, not like a herd of sheep.

I don’t want black power, I want power to determine my own destiny.

The cost of liberty is less than the price of repression.

We must recognize that we’ve been brainwashed and do everything in our power to cleanse our minds.

If a white man wants to lynch me, that’s his problem.

We must realize that our future is in our hands.

We cannot rely on others to fight for our freedom. We must fight for it ourselves.

The revolution begins with self-love.

We must stop accepting crumbs and demand a seat at the table.

If we’re not careful, our own ignorance can be our biggest enemy.

We must disrupt the system that seeks to oppress us.

Education is the key to liberation.

We must stop waiting for someone else to save us and save ourselves.

Silence is not an option when our lives are at stake.

We must reclaim our history and tell our own stories.

Unity is our greatest weapon against injustice.

We must see beyond the superficial differences and unite as one people.

We must trust in our collective power to bring about change.

We are not powerless. We have the power to change our own circumstances.

Our strength lies in our resilience and determination.

We may bend, but we will not break.

We must rise above the labels and stereotypes imposed on us.

We must not be afraid to be bold and speak the truth.

We must confront the uncomfortable truths about our history.

We are not victims, we are survivors.

Our struggle is not just about us, it’s about future generations.

We must resist the temptation to conform. Our uniqueness is our strength.

We must not let fear dictate our actions.

Our voices matter. We must never be silent.

We must use our anger as fuel for change.

We must not be complacent in the face of injustice.

We must challenge the status quo and imagine a new reality.

We must fight for justice, even when it seems impossible.

We must never forget our worth and value.

We must take ownership of our own narrative.

Our dreams are valid, and we must fight for them.

We must celebrate our successes, no matter how small.

We must stay true to ourselves, even when others try to define us.

We must not let hatred consume us. Love is our greatest weapon.

We must build bridges instead of walls.

We must build a world where everyone is free to be themselves.

We must be the change we want to see in the world.

We must learn from our mistakes and strive to do better.

We must reject the idea that some lives matter more than others.

We must use our privilege to uplift those who are marginalized.

We must never give up. Our resilience is our greatest strength.