493 – “Protests and marches eventually die down but that does not mean movements end. They carry on behind the scenes, trudging along to make steady and lasting change. I see the promise of more civically engaged young people doing just this. They are engaged to stand up—whether it is gun violence, immigration rights, or any other issue that will inspire them. But they are not sitting idly by.”

–Roger Brooks, President and CEO of Facing History and Ourselves.

Quote Number:  492

Source: Brooks, Roger. “On Teacher Appreciation Day, I See Hope and Progress Thanks to You.” in Facing Today: A Facing History Blog. May 08, 2018. Online Here.

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