Motivational Quotes By Black Women

Celebrate Black History Month with These 28 Inspiring Quotes From Remarkable Black Women

From Sojourner Truth to Michelle Obama, Black women have made significant contributions to our world.

Here are 28 inspiring quotes from some of the most remarkable Black women in history.

1. "The only way to make a change is to get involved." - Sojourner Truth

2. "I am not free while any woman is unfree, even when her shackles are very different from my own." - Audre Lorde

3. "The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any." - Alice Walker

4. "We are not here to be average." - Michelle Obama

5. "I'm not black. I'm a person." - Nina Simone

6. "I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear." - Rosa Parks

7. "The greatness of a woman is not measured by the man she marries, but by the man she creates." - Maya Angelou

8. "I believe that every woman has the right to be heard." - Oprah Winfrey

9. "Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do it. You can do anything you set your mind to." - Bessie Coleman

10. "I'm not a victim. I am a survivor." - Pearl Cleage

11. "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Eleanor Roosevelt

12. "We must never forget that we are not alone, and that we can always find strength in each other." - Coretta Scott King

13. "The most important thing is to be true to yourself." - Harriet Tubman

14. "I am not afraid to stand up for what I believe in." - Ida B. Wells-Barnett

15. "I'm proud to be a black woman." - Whoopi Goldberg

16. "We have to be the change we want to see in the world." - Michelle Obama

17. "The only person who can define your worth is you." - Lupita Nyong'o

18. "I am not a perfect woman, but I am a good woman." - Condoleezza Rice

19. "I am not a victim. I am a warrior." - Tarana Burke

20. "My body is my temple." - Beyonce Knowles

21. "I am a woman of strength." - Kamala Harris

22. "I am a woman of passion." - Stacey Abrams

23. "I am a woman of purpose." - Maxine Waters

24. "I am a woman of vision." - Shirley Chisholm

25. "I am a woman of hope." - Al Sharpton

26. "I am a woman of faith." - Oprah Winfrey

27. "I am a woman of love." - Michelle Obama

28. "I am a woman of destiny." - Harriet Tubman

These quotes are just a small sampling of the many inspiring things that Black women have said throughout history. Their words have inspired and empowered generations of people, and they continue to inspire us today. Let us all take a moment to celebrate Black history month and the many remarkable women who have made it so rich.