Puerto Ricans are Americans. We've been American citizens since 1917. We fought the same battles, made the same sacrifices. We've lost our… — Nelson Antonio Denis Copy Share Image
“During his first year in office, Congress did just that, passing legislation that changed the formulas governing eligibility and payouts for certain… — James Forman Jr Copy Share Image
The most important thing in my life is that trying to ameliorate, redeem, the image in particular of African American men, or… — Harry Lennix Copy Share Image
“We are approaching a very historical event in the history of our nation, the United States of America. For the first time… — Aladdin Elaasar Copy Share Image
As an elected official who comes from the African-American community, there are some similarities. You are always trying to reconcile your own… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I'll tell you what, our inner cities are so, so bad right now. The danger, the crime, the lack of education, no… — Donald Trump Copy Share Image
In 1900, 180-plus out of every 1,000 African-American babies died. — Peter Diamandis Copy Share Image
Nothing goes to waste on the journey of life. Both good and bad experiences shape your mind and heart for what is… — Leon Brown Copy Share Image
“The omnibus programs passed under the Social Security Act in 1935 were crafted in such a way as to protect the southern… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
All of Western tradition, from the late bloom of the British Empire right through the early doom of Vietnam, dictates that you… — June Jordan Copy Share Image
If anyone should have the right or need to carry a gun, it should be the African-American community. — Philip Smith Copy Share Image
The Great Migration can get forgotten if we don't pay attention or bear witness to it. It's part of my personal history… — Jacqueline Woodson Copy Share Image
The African American community is so under-served in the entertainment industry. — Lance Reddick Copy Share Image
“If young people are exposed to images of African American academic achievement in their early years, they won’t have to define school… — Beverly Daniel Tatum Copy Share Image
To see, once again, that African American students are more likely to have a limited math curriculum and an underpaid novice teacher… — Chaka Fattah Copy Share Image
The history of a movement, the history of a nation, the history of a race is the guide-post of that movement's destiny,… — Marcus Garvey Copy Share Image
I think there are profound differences between the civil rights struggle for African Americans and the civil rights struggle for gay Americans. — Christopher Rice Copy Share Image
I want to ensure that the people of the 5th District continue to benefit from the sensible economic policies under the leadership… — Angela Stanton-King Copy Share Image
“Pastor McFucking Bride this . . . Pastor McFucking Bride that. Fuck him!” — S.B. Redd Copy Share Image
When you talk about evangelicals, don't forget that a significant proportion of the evangelical community is African American. And most African Americans… — Tony Campolo Copy Share Image
“America is a young dumb country and it needs all kinds of help. America is a dumb puppy with big teeth that… — Abiodun Oyewole Copy Share Image
Indians were here first - it's about time. We're way behind the African Americans and Hispanic Americans in getting politically involved, but… — Ben Nighthorse Campbell Copy Share Image
