https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc FIRST AND LAST NAME AT THE TOP OF YOUR POST 1) Locate 2 quotes by the late Congressman John Lewis that appeal to you. 2) Explain what the quote means and why it appeals to you. 3) Provide a visual image that represents the quote. en-us 2020-09-17 16:00:49 UTC 2025-05-07 17:30:12 UTC hello@padlet.com eschoonmake https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756202211 This quote means that it's okay to become frustrated and angry when it's justified by your argument. It appeals to me because I firmly believe that when absolutely necessary you must fight for your rights even if it means giving up "peace" or no longer remaining quiet on an issue. While supporting an issue from behind the scenes is good, taking leadership and using your voice advocates for others.]]> 2020-09-17 17:11:40 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756202211 lnhymon https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756203998 This quote means means if your striving to do something than go for it. Don't stop doing something that's potentially worth it. This appeals to me because I go by this term everyday when pursuing my business.]]> 2020-09-17 17:12:00 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756203998 https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756204657 This quote means that if you don´t speak up and stand behind what you say or if you just sit back and don´t say anything then your voice won´t be heard. I think that this quote is similar to ´a closed mouth won get fed.´]]> 2020-09-17 17:12:07 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756204657 kjcampbell11 https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756205430 What this quote means to me is never take no for an answer, keep pressing and pressing. You may never know what can happen, and i'm very good at convincing people.]]> 2020-09-17 17:12:16 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756205430 https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756206086 This quote stands out to me bacuase If no one else believes in you or doesn't support you, you have to be brave enough yourself to go for it. All you need is yourself at the end of the day. ]]> 2020-09-17 17:12:24 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756206086 jyoung342 https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756206817 I think it means you have to be prepared for what lifes brings to you at all times because the way you live might not be accepted.It appeals to me because my life style is not accepted and i have to be ready for the world to come at me.]]> 2020-09-17 17:12:33 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756206817 JaiyaTurner https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756207840 This quote means to me that if you are going to have a belief than stand with that belief. A lot of people just accept things for how they are but i think you should speak up on things you believe no matter who might agree or disagree]]> 2020-09-17 17:12:44 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756207840 cmflint https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756209400 This quote is basically saying you must be bold and brave to find your way through certain things in life]]> 2020-09-17 17:13:01 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756209400 mmgoodloe https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756211327 This quote stands out to me because of the last thing that is said. "Good trouble, necessary trouble". I feel like what he meant by that is stand up for what is right even if other people are against it. Sometimes doing the right thing can bring consequences.]]> 2020-09-17 17:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756211327 https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756213641 This quote means take your chances and don't be afraid throughout the process.]]> 2020-09-17 17:13:51 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756213641 cmflint https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756213738 This quote appeals to me because we are all tired of seeing us blacks getting beaten by police and they are steadying saying be patient we have been patient for years.]]> 2020-09-17 17:13:52 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756213738 dwiley18 https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756217986 This quote means that in order to be heard and make progress you have to make noise and get you point across.]]> 2020-09-17 17:14:40 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756217986 https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756220197 This stands out to me also because its like how can everyone else tell us how to deal with our pain. Their just outsiders looking in so they don't feel what we're feeling so they don't have a place to tell us how to feel or what to do.

]]> 2020-09-17 17:15:06 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756220197 arduous_d https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756220607 This quote simply means that bothering people with your beliefs is okay, especially i you're standing up for whats right,]]> 2020-09-17 17:15:10 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756220607 eschoonmake https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756221374 This quote stands out to me because people often don't understand the gravity of having a different skin color and the justified feelings behind people's anger. When people see the same horrible things happening to people over and over again, of course they are going to be upset, and yet they are told to be patient and wait, etc.]]> 2020-09-17 17:15:19 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756221374 abaker281 https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756223409 I think this quote means that young people should let loose sometime and not be afraid to go out, have fun, make mistakes, and learn from them.]]> 2020-09-17 17:15:43 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756223409 https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756223593 this appeals to me because sacrifice to have your voice be hear by the people above me is something i know very well  ]]> 2020-09-17 17:15:45 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756223593 mkdavis11 https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756224352 This quote stands out to me because this is exactly what is going on right now and it's kind of ironic how this man said this and it's what we need to do in order to get what we shouldn't have to fight for.]]> 2020-09-17 17:15:53 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756224352 aduncansim https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756224431 This quote stood out to me by implying in order to be successful you have to take risk and voice your opinions with the need of validation from others. You don not have to blend in to get in but stand out, so you can shine the most.]]> 2020-09-17 17:15:54 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756224431 https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756224996 this quote stands out to me because it says if you want something change you have to speak up about it]]> 2020-09-17 17:16:02 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756224996 tjlee41 https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756226851 This quote stands out to me because he says good trouble is necessary ]]> 2020-09-17 17:16:22 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756226851 zash1 https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756227467 This quote means that if you believe in something you have to stand up for it even if you might not live to see the result of your actions. This quote appeals to me because the protest we do now might not make big changes in my life time but it might make a difference in generations to come.]]> 2020-09-17 17:16:28 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756227467 https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756228686 This quote means, you can't be quiet while trying to find your way. This stood out to me because that's how I think.]]> 2020-09-17 17:16:42 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756228686 jyoung342 https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756229983 It means like never give up it is always a way to do better or get over something.It appeals to me because I see alot of people wanting to give up cause things are not easy but if they keep fighting then they will find a way.]]> 2020-09-17 17:16:57 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756229983 arduous_d https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756230386 I personally feel like this quote says what it needs to. And i love the way it's worded and the connection between slaves ship and modern african-american hardships.]]> 2020-09-17 17:17:02 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756230386 kmacree1 https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756230469 This quote expresses that its alright to become angry when trying to justify what you believe is right.]]> 2020-09-17 17:17:03 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756230469 rboyd101 https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756232662 I believe this quote is important because it reminds people that it's perfectly okay to be fed up about being disenfranchised and oppressed for so many centuries. There's so much proof that people can go to and see why their opinions aren't *just* opinions, but they choose not to and it's alright to be angry about that.]]> 2020-09-17 17:17:28 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756232662 tpreno https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756234059 I think that this quote means you could die before you make your goal so you have to start trying to achieve this goal and not procrastinate or hesitate so you wont regret anything in your last moments.]]> 2020-09-17 17:17:44 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756234059 https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756234848 This quote stands out to me because it’s relevant to what’s happening in today’s time with all the police brutality.  This has been happening for years with no change and people are tired of protesting without any positive outcome for our people.]]> 2020-09-17 17:17:54 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756234848 https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756236907 This appeals to me because it shows how much of a sacrafice our people made to help us.]]> 2020-09-17 17:18:16 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756236907 https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756237484 This quote means to me that my people are sick and tired of being mentally and physically abused. 
It’s been happening for the past 400 years. 
Then they say “be patient” or “it’s in the past” but it’s still happening. ]]> 2020-09-17 17:18:23 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756237484 https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756239681 This quote means that if you want something in life then you have to work hard for it and to not let anything get in the way of anything ]]> 2020-09-17 17:18:46 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756239681 https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756245153 this appeals to me because living in the 21st century with racial issues i dont want them to be in here too ]]> 2020-09-17 17:19:51 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756245153 rboyd101 https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756251966 I interpreted this quote as a way of saying that if you believe in something that's right and you're prepared to fight for it, you need to be ready to face the consequences that come with that battle.]]> 2020-09-17 17:21:13 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756251966 mkdavis11 https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756253800 This appeals to me because there are new generations and people are getting older and more mature and now it's time to put this to the past and leave it in the before.]]> 2020-09-17 17:21:34 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756253800 zash1 https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756261732 This quote stands out to me because I feel like right now is more like the 1960s than ever. This stands out because I feel like right now people are not afraid to get in good trouble and make noise for things they believe. ]]> 2020-09-17 17:23:05 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756261732 tpreno https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756269941 This quote appealed to me because this is how america should be we are the united states and yet the people are divided makes no sense. ]]> 2020-09-17 17:24:43 UTC https://padlet.com/wvweaver/1shdj2gf2axqtbbc/wish/756269941