My mother was from Mississippi, or is from 'Mississippi;' my father was from Alabama. He speaks about conditions in Mississippi and Alabama. They were really the poster children for the bad public laws that segregated, according to race, in our country. Faye Wattleton alabamabadchild share on social
I was raised in a very sheltered, narrow environment. Faye Wattleton environmentnarrowraise Change image and share on social
Many African-American men are incarcerated. And so African-American women do carry an enormous burden. And traditionally have carried a greater burden than perhaps their white counterparts. Faye Wattleton africanamericanburden Change image and share on social
Affirmative action has been generally cast in terms of race. I think women themselves are not as cognizant of the role affirmative action has played in opening the doors for women. Faye Wattleton actionaffirmativecast Change image and share on social
The influence of one's parents is powerful and permanent. Faye Wattleton influenceparentpermanent Change image and share on social
We have a very long way to go to really penetrate the power structure. Until that happens, you will not see stability among the workforce, among women - in the workforce among women. Faye Wattleton longpenetratepower Change image and share on social
I do not make any apologies for my manner or personality. I come from a long line of very strong, black African-American women who neither bend nor bow. I haven't had very good modeling in submission. Faye Wattleton africanamericanapology Change image and share on social
One of the sad commentaries on the way women are viewed in our society is that we have to fit one category. I have never felt that I had to be in one category. Faye Wattleton categorycommentaryfelt Change image and share on social
My satisfaction comes from my commitment to advancing a better world. Faye Wattleton advancecommitmentsatisfaction Change image and share on social
In 1985, I saw a tape of myself where my eyes were puffy. I looked very tired and bedraggled and not as youthful as I would like to have been. Faye Wattleton bedraggleeyelook Change image and share on social
