20 Quotes by Marilyn Nelson

Back when I was in college, people used to talk about the alienation of the artist, not ever quite fitting in any place.

This is an exciting opportunity to talk about creating a united front against this 21st century slavery.

a strategic decision to align ourselves with the global traveler.

It reminds me of the 1970s and 1980s in the auto industry: while the US sleeps, others put in more and more feverish activity.

These visitors (from outside the country) stay twice as long (at vacation destinations) and spend twice as much as our own citizens and we've barely begun to tap the potential,

Miracles happen all the time. We're here, aren't we?

I had a lot of hatred, but I realized that kind of hate didn't do much. I had to start fueling myself with pride. We owe the ancestors that. So many of the souls who died in bondage just want us to recognize their struggle.

Miracles happen all the time. We’re here, aren’t we?

I had a lot of hatred, but I realized that kind of hate didn’t do much. I had to start fueling myself with pride. We owe the ancestors that. So many of the souls who died in bondage just want us to recognize their struggle.