Who said “Unfortunately, I am involved in a freedom ride protesting the loss of the minority…”?

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Marilyn Monroe. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceTelegram, turning down a party invitation from Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Kennedy (13 June 1962)

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“Unfortunately, I am involved in a freedom ride protesting the loss of the minority rights belonging to the few remaining earthbound stars. All we demanded was our right to twinkle.”
— Marilyn Monroe
VerifiedTelegram, turning down a party invitation from Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Kennedy (13 June 1962) · evidenceProtest

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Monroe, M. (n.d.). Unfortunately, I am involved in a freedom ride protesting the loss of the minority rights belonging to the few remaining earthbound stars. All we demanded was our right to twinkle. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/34813-unfortunately-i-am-involved-in-a-freedom-ride/

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Monroe, Marilyn. “Unfortunately, I am involved in a freedom ride protesting the loss of the minority rights belonging to the few remaining earthbound stars. All we demanded was our right to twinkle.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/34813-unfortunately-i-am-involved-in-a-freedom-ride/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Monroe, Marilyn. “Unfortunately, I am involved in a freedom ride protesting the loss of the minority rights belonging to the few remaining earthbound stars. All we demanded was our right to twinkle.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/34813-unfortunately-i-am-involved-in-a-freedom-ride/.

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