Ella Baker
(1903-1986)

African-American Civil Rights Leader
National Women's Hall of Fame

birthdate: December 13
birthplace:
Norfolk, Virginia

QUOTES

In order for us as poor and oppressed people to become part of a society that is meaningful, the system under which we now exist has to be radically changed... It means facing a system that does not lend its self to your needs and devising means by which you change that system.

strong people don't need strong leaders

I have always thought what is needed is the development of people who are interested not in being leaders as much as in developing leadership in others.

We Who Believe in Freedom Cannot Rest

It means facing a system that does not lend itself your needs and devising means which you can change that system.

 

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