The uncomfortable reality we must face is that California, like the nation as a whole, has treated generations of African Americans and… — Michelle Alexander Copy Share Image
[Winning the White House was an achievement], but as an African-American, [Barack Obama], I think the symbolism is in how he conducted… — Ta-Nehisi Coates Copy Share Image
We were born with natural rights. We don't need civil rights. [African-Americans] don't need civil rights. They don't need them. They have… — Chuck Woolery Copy Share Image
Since the nations founding, African Americans repeatedly have been controlled through institutions such as slavery and Jim Crow, which appear to die… — Michelle Alexander Copy Share Image
The Afrikaner has nowhere to go, and that's why he would rather destroy himself than capitulate. — Alan Paton Copy Share Image
It's easy to do anything in victory. It's in defeat that a man reveals himself. — Floyd Patterson Copy Share Image
You take a look at the history of African Americans in the US. There's been about thirty years of relative freedom. There… — Noam Chomsky Copy Share Image
African American Congressman Bobby Rush wore a hoodie on the floor of Congress to make a point this week. And they threw… — Bill Maher Copy Share Image
Michael Schultz's 'Cooley High' is a classic. Oftentimes, we don't get to see films about coming of age, especially for young African… — Salim Akil Copy Share Image
Justice is not cheap. Justice is not quick. It is not ever finally achieved. — Marian Wright Edelman Copy Share Image
What I need to do is have a great positive attitude and a great work ethic. Those two things validate me. Yes,… — David Robinson Copy Share Image
I early conceived a liking for, and sought every opportunity to relieve the sufferings of others. — Rebecca Lee Crumpler Copy Share Image
I know I’m an African-American, and I know I play the saxophone, but I’m not a jazz musician. I’m not a classical… — Anthony Braxton Copy Share Image
Since Bush has been in office, African-American women have fallen behind in terms of income and wages. — Donna Brazile Copy Share Image
I think the difference between me and some people is that I'm content to do my little bit. Sometimes people think they… — Thea Bowman Copy Share Image
We have a wonderful history behind us. ... If you are unable to demonstrate to the world that you have this record,… — Carter G. Woodson Copy Share Image
It's a great thing about being a musician; you don't stop until the day you die, you can improve. So it's a… — Marcus Miller Copy Share Image
In 1940, Hattie McDaniel became the first African American to be nominated for and to win an Oscar. It was a step… — Jonathan Capehart Copy Share Image
There clearly is a serious race problem in the country. Just take a look at what's happening to African American communities. For… — Noam Chomsky Copy Share Image
If you are confident you have done everything possible to prepare yourself, then there is nothing to fear. — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
I have a well-balanced show. It's 50/50 on men/women, and also African-American/white writers, it's the same thing. I have four African-American writers,… — Wanda Sykes Copy Share Image
I think we have to get beyond the idea that we have to categorize people. We can now have action movies with… — Roger Ebert Copy Share Image
All of my history as an African-American woman, as a Jewish woman, as a Muslim woman. I'm bringing everything I ever knew,… — Maya Angelou Copy Share Image
I feel safe even in the midst of my enemies; for the truth is powerful and will prevail. — Sojourner Truth Copy Share Image