"Freedom is an indivisible word. If we want to enjoy it, and fight for it, we must be prepared to extend it to everyone, whether they are rich or poor, whether they agree with us or not, no matter what their race or the color of their skin."
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About Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. was an American pastor and politician who became the first African-American to be elected to Congress from New York. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1945 to 1971, championing civil rights and social justice causes. Powell was a charismatic figure known for his outspoken advocacy for racial equality and his efforts to end segregation and discrimination.
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