Carl T. Rowan
1925 - 2000
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Quotes
Biography
Carl T. Rowan was an American journalist, author, and government official. He served as a columnist for The Washington Post and Newsweek, using his platform to address major social and political issues during the civil rights movement. Rowan also worked as a US ambassador and was the first African American to hold the position of Deputy Assistant Secretary of State. He was known for his advocacy of civil rights, gun control, and education reform.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
The trouble with you and me, my friend, is the trouble with this nation: too many blessings, too little gratitude.
2
It is often easier to become outraged by injustice half a world away than by oppression and discrimination half a block from home.
3
The liberal left can be as rigid and destructive as any force in American life.
4
The courage to imagine the otherwise is our greatest resource, adding color and suspense to all our life.
5
Education is not a tool for development - individual, community, and the nation. It is the foundation for our future. It is empowerment to make choices and emboldens the youth to chase their dreams.