Yuri Kochiyama
(1921-)

Japanese-American Civil Rights Activist
1000 Women for the Nobel Peace Prize 2005

birthdate: May 19
birthplace:
San Pedro, California

QUOTES

Diversity
"Don't become too narrow. Live fully. Meet all kinds of people. You'll learn something from everyone. Follow what you feel in your heart."

Education
Remember that consciousness is power. Consciousness is education and knowledge. Consciousness is becoming aware. It is the perfect vehicle for students. Consciousness-raising is pertinent for power, and be sure that power will not be abusively used, but used for building trust and goodwill domestically and internationally. Tomorrow's world is yours to build.

End Racism
The United States of America is a nation where people are not united because of those three glaring frailties: racism, injustices and inequities.

No More Wars
The most important thing today is to stop US wars.

Justice
Our ultimate objective in learning about anything is to try to create and develop a more just society

 

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