Carl Rowan Quotes

A collection of quotes by Carl Rowan.

Carl Rowan was an influential American journalist, author, and government official who made significant contributions to the civil rights movement. Born on August 11, 1925, in Ravenscroft, Tennessee, Rowan grew up in poverty and faced racial discrimination throughout his early life. However, he excelled academically and later attended Oberlin College, where he earned a bachelor's degree in sociology.

Rowan served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II and subsequently worked as a journalist for various African American newspapers such as the Minneapolis Tribune and the Chicago Sun-Times. He gained national prominence while working as a columnist for The Washington Post, where he covered civil rights issues, politics, and foreign affairs.

Throughout his career, Rowan authored several books, including the critically acclaimed "Go South to Sorrow," which chronicled the struggles of African Americans in the American South. In 1961, he became the first African American to work as a regular commentator on national television, contributing to programs such as "Meet the Press" and "Face the Nation."

In addition to his work in journalism, Rowan served as the United States Ambassador to Finland from 1963 to 1964. He received numerous awards for his journalism and activism, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1996. Carl Rowan's contributions to journalism and his unwavering commitment to civil rights continue to inspire generations. He passed away on September 23, 2000, leaving behind a profound legacy.

Nothing wilts faster than laurels that have been rested upon

Nothing wilts faster than laurels that have been rested upon.

Carl Rowan

Action(s)

We emphasize that we believe in change because we were born

We emphasize that we believe in change because we were born of it, we have lived by it, we prospered and grew great by it. So the ;status quo has never been our god, and we ask no one else to bow down before it.

Carl Rowan

Change

It is often easier to become outraged by injustice half a wo

It is often easier to become outraged by injustice half a world away than by oppression and discrimination half a block from home.

Carl Rowan

Oppression