The most powerful weapon against prejudice is the knowledge that our freedom and independence are th

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• The most powerful weapon against prejudice is the
  knowledge that our freedom and independence are
  the consequence of the combined efforts of all
  Americans black and white.  
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• -- The Honorable Nancy L. Johnson 
• U.S. House of Representatives

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Black kids, bombarded by false notions of who
they are, will be able to peel back the mask of
insecurity and rise to the true level of their
potential.  When they come to understand that
common people can be uncommonly heroic and
honorable -- even slaves -- they will be more
respectful of their parents, teachers and those
around them. -- Maurice A. Barboza, Founder