Every color I can think of and nationality, we were all touched by Dr. King because he made us like each other and respect each other.
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Lena Horne
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About Lena Horne
Lena Mary Calhoun Horne was an American singer, actress, dancer and civil rights activist. Horne's career spanned more than seventy years and covered film, television and theater.
Read on Wikipedia → Find books by Lena HorneMalcolm X made me very strong at a time I needed to understand what I was angry about. He had peace in his heart. He exerted a big influence on me.
I'm still learning, you know. At 80, I feel there is a lot I don't know.
Always be smarter than the people who hire you.
Don't be afraid to feel as angry or as loving as you can, because when you feel nothing, it's just death.
I'm not alone, I'm free. I no longer have to be a credit, I don't have to be a symbol to anybody I don't have to be a first to anybody.