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I was so inspired by Dr. King that in 1956, with some of my brothers and sisters and first cousins - I was only 16 years old - we went down to the public library trying to check out some books, and we were told by the librarian that the library was for whites only and not for colors. It was a public library.
— John Lewis
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The vote is precious. It's almost sacred, so go out and vote like you never voted before.
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I wanted young people to know that I was just a typical child.
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Selma was the turning point.
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You have to tell the whole truth, the good and the bad, maybe some things that are uncomfortable for some people.
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MLK, Jr. taught me how to say no to segregation, and I can hear him saying now... when you straighten up your back, no man can ride you. He said stand up straight and say no to racial discrimination.
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