I love my heritage! I have my mother, who is an Irish-Italian, and my father who is African, so I have the… — Alicia Keys Copy Share Image
The reason why Botswana has done very well is because it's the only black African country which went back to its roots… — George Ayittey Copy Share Image
“If origin defines race, then we are all Africans – we are all black.” — Abhijit Naskar Copy Share Image
We view South Africa as one of our closest strategic partners in the developing world and in the African continent. — Pratibha Patil Copy Share Image
“Chances are that there are white people who brag about being the first to move out of a suburb that has been… — Mokokoma Mokhonoana Copy Share Image
It's strange; when I was younger and people would ask, 'Where are you from?', I'd say, 'West Africa', which was odd because… — William Boyd Copy Share Image
The mentality with African and European people is different. In Africa, when you come from a difficult life, when it's not so… — Yaya Toure Copy Share Image
The South African government, unlike a lot of African governments, isn't poor. — Charlayne Hunter-Gault Copy Share Image
I started as an engineer. I migrated to philosophy and international politics. And I did my studies about African - Africa democracy… — Wadah Khanfar Copy Share Image
“The fact that the person who you are sleeping with is also sleeping with another person or other people does not necessarily… — Mokokoma Mokhonoana Copy Share Image
I only became an actor to get your attention, to challenge the archetype of an African American male; I can't be anything… — Isaiah Washington Copy Share Image
“Prohibition is to abstain from intoxicating liquor, as it makes us morbid and sometimes drunk. But we get drunk every day, nevertheless,… — Marcus Garvey Copy Share Image
“It is character that should be the sole measure of judgement in the society of thinking humanity, and nothing short of that… — Abhijit Naskar Copy Share Image
From time to time, there are people in the film industry who appear on the horizon with a unique vision. South African… — Ridley Scott Copy Share Image
“Just like how most if not all poor boys look up to and aspire to someday be rich men, most if not… — Mokokoma Mokhonoana Copy Share Image
“All of your power is in the present moment. Grounding is the process that helps keep us in the present.” — Abiola Abrams Copy Share Image
“Most of us cling to life as if our existence were a result of our deed or choice.” — Mokokoma Mokhonoana Copy Share Image
I'm always telling people baseball needs to be more prominent in the African American community. What a better way to do so,… — Matt Kemp Copy Share Image
“Put your hand over your heart and say aloud, “I am not alone.” Your ancestors walked before you and we, your sisters… — Abiola Abrams Copy Share Image
I started playing piano; I picked up a ukulele, and I loved it and kept playing that. I play a bit of… — Max Schneider Copy Share Image
When I think of my work, I'm aware that I'm American and African at all points and times. And without a doubt,… — Dinaw Mengestu Copy Share Image
Writing about Africa by Africans has been part of my literary apprenticeship, standing alongside works by authors such as Joseph Conrad, Joyce… — Giles Foden Copy Share Image
