"I'm just one of the kids, and all because the students at Hamilton Heights High School listened to the facts, educated their parents and themselves, and believed in me"
- Ryan White
About this Quote
Ryan White was a boy who was detected with AIDS in 1984. He was a victim of discrimination and bullying due to his disease. Despite this, he was identified to make a distinction and defend the rights of those living with HIV/AIDS. This quote is a testimony to his courage and determination. He is happy that the students at Hamilton Heights High School listened to the truths, educated their moms and dads and themselves, and thought in him. He is humbled that he was able to make a distinction and be a role model for the trainees. His message is that if we listen to the facts, educate ourselves, and think in each other, we can make a difference. Ryan White's legacy is a tip that we can all make a difference if we come together and fight for what is right.
This quote is written / told by Ryan White between December 6, 1971 and April 8, 1990. He was a famous Celebrity from USA.
The author also have 29 other quotes.
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"As we read the school reports on our children, we realize a sense of relief that can rise to delight that thank Heaven nobody is reporting in this fashion on us"
"Now we maintain that we cannot be afford to be concerned about 6 percent of the children in this country, black children, who you allow to come into white schools. We have 94 percent who still live in shacks. We are going to be concerned about those 94 percent"
"I wanted to escape so badly. But of course I knew I couldn't just give up and leave school. It was only when I heard my mom's voice that I came out of my hiding place"
"And before our current legislature adjourns, we intend to become the first state of full and true choice by saying to every low and middle-income Hoosier family, if you think a non-government school is the right one for your child, you're as entitled to that option as any wealthy family; here's a voucher, go sign up"
