GREENSBORO, N.C. — As WFMY News 2 celebrates Black History Month this year, we wanted to share positive words from various prominent African Americans. As we highlighted words of the past that still ring true today, we recorded the promos in different Greensboro black-owned businesses thriving in today's landscape.
We hope these words ring true and make a positive impact on your life today, and every day.
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES
“Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they’ve been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It’s an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.” —Muhammad Ali
"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." — Maya Angelou
"We are braver and wiser because they existed, those strong women and strong men... We are who we are because they were who they were. It's wise to know where you come from, who called your name." - Maya Angelou
"You can only become accomplished at something you love. Don't make money your goal. Instead, pursue the things you love doing and then do them so well that people can't take their eyes off you." –Maya Angelou
“No label, no slogan, no party, no skin color, and no religion is more important than the human being.” — James Baldwin
"Where there is no vision, there is no hope.” – George Washington Carver
"There are times in life when, instead of complaining, you do something about your complaints." –Rita Dove
“There are two rules in life: Number 1, never quit! Number 2, never forget rule number one.” —Duke Ellington
"Never be limited by other people's limited imaginations." — Dr. Mae Jemison
"Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it." — Michael Jordan
“Diversity is not about how we differ. Diversity is about embracing one another’s uniqueness.” —Ola Joseph
"Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America." — John Lewis
"A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination." —Nelson Mandela
“For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” —Nelson Mandela
“Make a difference about something other than yourselves.” —Toni Morrison
“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” – Barack Obama
“There are still many causes worth sacrificing for, so much history yet to be made.” —Michelle Obama
“Have a vision. Be demanding.” – Colin Powell
“Life is not a spectator sport. If you’re going to spend your whole life in the grandstand just watching what goes on, in my opinion, you’re wasting your life.” —Jackie Robinson
"Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. We are all the same in this notion: The potential for greatness lives within each of us." - Wilma Rudolph
“Truth is powerful and it prevails.” – Sojourner Truth
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” - Harriet Tubman
"Character is power.” – Booker T. Washington
“I was raised to believe that excellence is the best deterrent to racism or sexism. And that’s how I operate my life.” Oprah Winfrey
THANK YOU
Thanks to the following black-owned businesses for letting WFMY News 2 record our Black History Month promos in their businesses:
--Ben's Boyz - 2711 Grandview Ave, Greensboro, NC 27408 - (336) 907-8161
--'cille and 'scoe - 312 S. Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401 - (336) 522-6592
--International Civil Rights Center and Museum - 134 S. Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401 - (336) 274-9199
--Marjae's Wine Bar - 1107 Grecade Street, Greensboro, NC 27408 - (336) 617-0661
--Something BARowed - 412 E. Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27401 - (336) 763-3996
--The Wright Cut Barbershop & Beauty Salon - 1201 4th Street, Unit B, Greensboro, NC 27405