Ann Cotton Quotes

The world belongs to those who want to make a difference, and gender is no barrier.

It's our time to fight for the America we know we can have.

To the wrongs that need resistance, To the right that needs assistance, To the future in the distance, Give yourselves.

The necessary transformation of which I speak and of which my presidency will be a part is built on turning creative possibilities into live realities for all our people.

Gay marriage will be universally accepted in time. But if I may be so bold as to say to gays and lesbians, don't wait for that time to arrive. Just as my father and his generation did not 'wait' for their civil rights, nor should you. The toothpaste ain't going back in the tube. The tide has turned.

A liberal knows that the only certainty in this life is change but believes that the change can be directed toward a constructive end.

Everything hinges on education. Without it, you can't advocate for proper health care, for housing, for a civil rights bill that ensures your rights.

So many minority youths had volunteered...that there was literally no room for patriotic folks like myself

People who have been empowered by positive change are demanding quick solutions to current problems.

I wanted people not to care about whether you were gay, straight, black, white, transgender, whatever it may be... That being said, there's more work to be done... I still want to change the world, absolutely.

I believe we can make progress on bringing true equality and fairness back to our government if we continue to work together and make our voices heard.

Anyone who thinks they're a progressive should be interested in making progress.

My responsibility will be to unite all the women and men ready to take on the tremendous challenges which are waiting for us, and to act.

LGBT people are some of the bravest and most potent change agents and leaders I have encountered, and the most forceful defenders of the vulnerable and voiceless, because they know what it's like to be there.

Every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person a potential activist, every minute a chance to change the world.

I represent opportunities for other women and other people of color, and I'm trying to start my own kind of movement.

We must stop looking to the past and focus on ensuring everyone has a stake in the future.

To all the young kids of color - and not so young - people who want to use their voices, who are thinking, 'This seems difficult because I don't see myself out there,' I tell you, you must be persistent because we need you. We need you so, so badly.

'Rise Up' is very necessary. Point blank.

I am unapologetic about the need for social change, greater inclusion, and equity.

I think all art is, by nature, intended to motivate society for change, and the only reason change doesn't happen is because within the target population, courage is lacking.

I want to thank the fans across the country who have supported me in this effort to fight for equality and justice. I want to thank those that have dedicated their lives to this fight, as I know that it is not easy. And I want to challenge those who stay silent to be courageous and use your platforms to become part of the solution. God Bless.

I grew up always thinking that fighting for justice was our obligation, whether that's giving your voice to something, serving as a verbal advocate for someone, or physically being in spaces or occupying space to make and create change.

I find hope in knowing that I belong to a state that has a lot of people who are champions of change and progress; that we will rise up and fight for justice and equality; that, ultimately, love will trump hate.

I want to keep changing the world. It's possible. The black gay lead is ready. It's time.