Quotes About Equality

Every organization has a responsibility to stamp out bullying and discrimination. From what I read and understand through various conversations, British Cycling recognize they've fallen short in a number of areas.

I would never want people to point at me and say, 'Well, she got herself off of food stamps, so anybody can if they work hard enough.' It's just not true.

I write human stories. I write about people. Not as a product of their environment. But from the stance that everybody is made of the same thing.

Brussels' stance against Poland is not just... they should give more respect to the Poles.

We try to take a very strong stance against discrimination and hatred.

For Coca-Cola to take a pro-diversity, pro-equality stance creates a lot of goodwill in the LGBT community.

As a woman, my stance is that I'm a fighter, and in no way will I support any kind of injustice against women in our society.

I'm glad I'm not bisexual. I couldn't stand being rejected by men as well as women.

All these boundaries - Africa, Asia, Malaysia, America - are set by men. But you don't have to look at boundaries when you are looking at a man - at the character of a man. The question is: What do you stand for? Are you a follower, or are you a leader?

I'm here because I stand on many, many shoulders, and that's true of every black person I know who has achieved.

I feel that sometimes, holding yourself as black, saying that is your sole identity, can sometimes stand in your way of being a member of the humanity of man, being a member of the family of the divine.

I couldn't stand the politics in opera.

If people are not listening to you as individuals, it's always good to get together and make a stand for something.

I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color.

I can think of nothing more American than to peacefully stand up or take a knee for your rights - anytime, anywhere, anyplace.

I will stand up for what I believe and for what I have always believed: Every person has a right to be rich in this country and I want to help them get there.

What is your duty to a country? Do you follow it blindly? Or do you challenge your country to be better and stand up to the ideals that all men are created equal and everyone deserves equity, not just equality?

The truth is, women don't stand up, they're too hushed, they don't like to say stuff.

We need someone who is going to stand up, speak up, and speak out for the people who need help, for the people who have been discriminated against.

As the daughter of a civil rights leader, I believe in the power that compels people to stand up for their freedoms, for justice and opportunity. I know that marching inspires people to take an active role in creating positive change for a better America.

I really wish women of color would come together more and stand up for each other.

We need leaders who will stand up for the little guy and listen once again.

I will stand up for all of those who feel they can't stand up for themselves.

As an entertainer, I try to do projects that reflect a woman having the ability to stand up for herself.