Giving Compass' Take:

• At Mashable, Natasha Pinon offers readers eight quotes from black social justice heroes to incentivize impactful activism.

• How does the courage of activists from previous eras inspire action in today's political climate? How can you do more to support the ongoing fight for black social justice?

• Draw inspiration from the impact of other black rights activists from previous generations, here.

If you're in need of uplifting language to boost your activist efforts this Black History Month (and for the rest of the year), here are some notable and inspiring  quotes from black social justice leaders.

1. Pauli Murray, lawyer and civil rights activist

"When my brothers try to draw a circle to exclude me, I shall draw a larger circle to include them. Where they speak out for the privileges of a puny group, I shall shout for the rights of all mankind."

2. Mary McLeod Bethune, educator and activist

"We have fought for the democratic principles of equality under the law, equality of opportunity, equality at the ballot box, for the guarantees of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. We have fought to preserve one nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Yes, we have fought for America with all her imperfections, not so much for what she is, but for what we know she can be."

3. Isra Hirsi, climate activist

"Let us remember our privilege for being here and the work of hundreds of indigenous activists before us. We strike because we can. Because the media focuses on some and not others. But many can’t.
This movement is not one person, or one group. This movement is all of us and we need to make sure we value those who are disproportionately affected by this crisis."

4. Bayard Rustin, civil rights leader

"The only weapon we have is our bodies; and we have to tuck them in places so wheels don't turn."

Read the full article of black social justice quotes by Natasha Pinon at Mashable.