Persistence is a quality that seems to be missing in many citizens of the US today. I was watching an interview of someone I used to respect (who was often seen in the Bernie campaigns), and when she was told that the struggle for equality would be a long one, she sided with those who just grab what they can rather than work for a better future for possible children and grandchildren. Now, when I listen to this woman, I see and hear someone who is looking for fame, rather than someone who is fighting for a better future. Toya and Marie Claire were working for something far bigger than themselves.