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I thought I could change the world. It took me a hundred years to figure out I can’t change the world. I can only change Bessie. And honey, that ain’t easy either.

Bessie Delany (1891-1995) American writer, dentist [Annie Elizabeth Delany]
(Attributed)

Once in a while, God sends a good white person my way, even to this day. I think it

Bessie Delany (1891-1995) American writer, dentist [Annie Elizabeth Delany]
Having Our Say, ch. 12 (1992)