"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members ... a heart of grace and a soul generated by love."

“If American women would increase their voting turnout by ten percent, I think we would see an end to all of the budget cuts in programs benefiting women and children.”

“Homophobia is like racism and anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry in that it seeks to dehumanize a large group of people, to deny their humanity, their dignity and personhood. This sets the stage for further repression and violence that spread all too easily to victimize the next minority group.”

“I'm more determined than ever that my husband's dream will become a reality.”

“Coretta Scott King entry in the Encyclopedia of Alabama”

“Mama and Daddy King represent the best in manhood and womanhood, the best in a marriage, the kind of people we are trying to become.”

“Because his task was not finished, I felt that I must re-dedicate myself to the completion of his work.”