Get off of my shoulders. The foundation has been laid, now its time for you to build on it. Now, it's your time. Get to work.
- Dr. Amelia Boynton Robinson
Get off of my shoulders. The foundation has been laid, now its time for you to build on it. Now, it's your time. Get to work.
- Dr. Amelia Boynton Robinson
Statement by the President of the United States on the Passing of Amelia Boynton Robinson
Amelia Boynton Robinson was a dedicated and courageous leader in the fight for civil rights. For most of her 110 years, Amelia committed herself to a simple, American principle: that everybody deerves the right to vote. Fifty years ago, she marched in Selma, and the quiet heroism of those marchers helped pave the way for the landmark Voting Rights Act. But for the rest of her life, she kept marching – to make sure the law was upheld, and barriers to the polls torn down. And America is so fortunate she did. To honor the legacy of an American hero like Amelia Boynton requires only that we follow her example – that all of us fight to protect everyone’s right to vote. Earlier this year, in Selma, Michelle and I had the honor to walk with Amelia and other foot soldiers of the Civil Rights Movement. She was as strong, as hopeful, and as indomitable of spirit – as quintessentially American – as I’m sure she was that day 50 years ago. And we offer our thoughts, our prayers, and our enduring gratitude to everyone who loved her. - President of the United States, Barack Obama |
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