6 Quotes & Sayings By Constance Baker Motley

Constance Baker Motley was one of the first African American women to receive a law degree from Harvard Law School. She is the winner of many awards, including the Martin Luther King, Jr. Award. She dedicated her life to promoting civil rights and positive relationships between people of all races.

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I grew up in a house where nobody had to tell me to go to school every day and do my homework. Constance Baker Motley
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The legal difference between the sit-ins and the Freedom Riders was significant. Constance Baker Motley
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I never thought I would live long enough to see the legal profession change to the extent it has. Constance Baker Motley
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King consciously steered away from legal claims and instead relied on civil disobedience. Constance Baker Motley
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In high school, I discovered myself. I was interested in race relations and the legal profession. I read about Lincoln and that he believed the law to be the most difficult of professions. Constance Baker Motley