Black Panther Party

"We believe that Black people should defend themselves against racial aggression by any means necessary."

"Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world."

"A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything."

"We must organize ourselves into a political and social force that can effect real change."

"The time has come to take our destiny into our own hands."

"We don't hate anybody because of their color. We hate the oppressor."

"Real power comes from knowing yourself and your people."

"We are not going to beg the white man for our freedom. We are going to take it."

"Self-determination is the first step toward liberation."

"We need to understand that revolution is not a one-man show."

"The struggle for justice requires discipline and unity."

"We cannot win if we are divided among ourselves."

"Economic independence is the foundation of political power."

"We must build institutions that serve our communities."

"Consciousness is the first step in the struggle for liberation."

"We believe in the power of the people when organized."

"The system will not change itself. We must change it."

"Our children deserve better than what this system offers them."

"We fight for dignity and respect for our people."

"Truth is the foundation upon which justice is built."

"We will not be silenced or suppressed in our pursuit of freedom."

"Patience in suffering is weakness; action is strength."

"We organize not for violence, but for survival and self-defense."

"Every community has the right to control its own destiny."

"We believe in collective responsibility for our communities."

"The youth must be educated about their true history."

"We cannot separate the struggle from the people who wage it."

"Real change requires sacrifice and commitment."

"We stand for the rights of all oppressed people worldwide."

"Knowledge of self is the beginning of all knowledge."