FEBRUARY MAN CODES: BLACK HISTORY MONTH

“From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life.” – Arthur Ashe

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars, to change the world.” – Harriet Tubman

“Have a vision of excellence, a dream of success, and work like hell” – Dr. Samuel DuBois Cook

“We have been too quiet for too long. There comes a time when you have to say something. You have to make a little noise. You have to move your feet. This is the time.” – John Lewis

“When we’re talking about diversity, it’s not a box to check. It is a reality that should be deeply felt and held and valued by all of us.” – Ava DuVernay

“Dreams are lovely but they are just dreams. Fleeting, ephemeral, pretty. But dreams do not come true just because you dream them. It’s hard work that makes things happen. It’s hard work that creates change.” – Shonda Rhimes

“For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others” – Nelson Mandela

“Freedom is never given; it is won.” – A. Philip Randolph

“He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.” –  Muhammad Ali

“What’s in front of you is a whole world of experiences beyond your own imagination. Put yourself, and your growth and development, first.” – Phylicia Rashad

Deuteronomy 32:7 “Remember the days of old; consider the generations long past. Ask your father and he will tell you, your elders, and they will explain to you.“ NIV