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Maxine

"My spirit tells me I cannot be silent. I am one who believes in he power of the people. I am inspired when I see people hit the street, who challenge their elected officials, and are willing to stand up and fight. If I never di anything rldr in this career as a member of congress, I'm gonna make somebody pay for what they've done to my community and to my people! I'm a strong black women, and cannot be intimidated.

August 15, 1938

Maxine

"My spirit tells me I cannot be silent. I am one who believes in he power of the people. I am inspired when I see people hit the street, who challenge their elected officials, and are willing to stand up and fight. If I never di anything rldr in this career as a member of congress, I'm gonna make somebody pay for what they've done to my community and to my people! I'm a strong black women, and cannot be intimidated.

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