Every morning is a fresh start, a new page in the story of our lives. The wisdom of our ancestors and the experiences of our community shape our perspectives. Let’s explore some thought-provoking
African American quotes to inspire our Wednesday mornings:
“I will not allow yesterday’s shadows to cloud today’s sunshine.” – Maya Angelou
“Every new dawn is another chance to shine.” – Langston Hughes
“Life’s rhythm might change, but the dance remains the same.” – Billie Holiday
“Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.” – Henry Ossawa Tanner
“History isn’t where you’ve been, it’s what you carry forward.” – Toni Morrison
“Love is an endless act of forgiveness. Forgiveness is the key to action and freedom.” – Maya Angelou
“Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with shades of deeper meaning.” – Maya Angelou
“Our roots may be in Africa, but our fruits are global. Flourish where you are planted.” – Unknown
“Don’t count the days. Make the days count.” – Muhammad Ali
“To be a Negro in this country and to be relatively conscious is to be in a rage almost all the time.” – James Baldwin
“Unity is strength, division is weakness.” – Swahili Proverb
“Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.” – Langston Hughes
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
“You don’t make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas.” – Shirley Chisholm
“Freedom is never given; it is won.” – A. Philip Randolph
“Trust yourself. Think for yourself. Act for yourself. Speak for yourself. Be yourself. Imitation is suicide.” – Marva Collins
“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” – African Proverb
“If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” – African Proverb
“For I am my mother’s daughter, and the drums of Africa still beat in my heart.” – Mary McLeod Bethune
“My music fights against the system that teaches to live and die.” – Bob Marley
As the sun rises on this Wednesday morning, let’s cherish the strength, wisdom, and resilience that have been passed down through generations. Which quote uplifted your spirits today? Do you have any other inspiring quotes or reflections from the African American community you’d like to share? Engage with us in the comments section, and let’s make our voices heard and stories shared. Your insights could be the morning sunshine for someone else.