Inspirational Quotes
Words to motivate, inspire, and guide you.
Youth Experience Quotes
Community SpiritHistorical EventsPatriotismPolitical EngagementYouth Experience My earliest realization of the stir of national life was the torch parade in the Garfield campaign. On that occasion, I was not only allowed out that night, but I saw the lamps being filled and lighted.
Career BeginningsEarly AmbitionsPersonal GrowthWork EthicYouth Experience At 15 years of age, I left school to practice the profession of Office Boy in a business firm in Salem, Oregon.
AuthorityCommunity RelationsInjusticeRacial ProfilingYouth Experience The majority of my interactions with police were not good. There were a few good ones who were actually protecting the community. But then you have ones from the Valley. They never met me in their life, but since I'm a kid in basketball shorts and a white T-shirt, they wanna slam me on the hood of the car. Sixteen years old.
