Quotes about Equality

In the end, I still have the same hope as my father - that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the last word.

Jesus never said a word about homosexuality. In all of his teachings about multiple things - he never said that gay people should be condemned. I personally think it is very fine for gay people to be married in civil ceremonies.

In our work and in our living, we must recognize that difference is a reason for celebration and growth, rather than a reason for destruction.

And Barack and I were raised with so many of the same values, like you work hard for what you want in life. That your word is your bond; that you do what you say you're going to do. That you treat people with dignity and respect, even if you don't know them and even if you don't agree with them.

What I believe unites the people of this nation, regardless of race or region or party, young or old, rich or poor, is the simple, profound belief in opportunity for all - the notion that if you work hard and take responsibility, you can get ahead.

In my experience, all Americans - Republicans, Democrats, and everyone in between - want roughly the same thing: an assurance that if they work hard, they can create a better life for themselves and their families. They want to feel safe in their communities and secure in their future.

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.

Prejudice is a burden that confuses the past, threatens the future and renders the present inaccessible.

I want for every child - regardless of their background, gender, caste, etc. - to be able to access schools that are safe and supportive so that they can learn and thrive.

Women have been the most persecuted people throughout all of recorded history, more than any race or religion.

There is no one that we can afford to throw away.

You have to be an anti-racist to not be racist. Because it's just a cultural tide that will pull you into it if you're not swimming against it.