5 Quotes & Sayings By Ron Finley

Ron Finley, Founder of Blackstone Books, was born in the Bronx, NY. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Education from Syracuse University. Upon graduation, he moved to Jacksonville, FL where he taught for 20 years. After retiring from teaching, Finley established Blackstone Books in 2001 with the goal of providing quality African-American literature to the public Read more

He has also authored two mystery novels, "Fatal Encounter" and "Death Watch". Finley is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists.

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I'm not one of those academics that don't do shit but reads about it. The difference is, I do shit. I have a proof of concept and it works. Ron Finley
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We've gotten so far away from our food source. It's been hijacked from us. But if you get soil, plant something in it and water it, you can feed yourself. It's that simple. Ron Finley
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People in my neighborhood are so disconnected from the fresh food supply that kids don't know an eggplant from a sweet potato. We have to show them how to get grounded in the truest sense of the word. Ron Finley
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If children live with hostility, they learn to fight. If they live with fear, they learn to be apprehensive. If they live with criticism, they learn to condemn. Ron Finley