“And I like Strauss and Mozart and all that, but the priceless gift that African Americans gave the world when they were… — Kurt Vonnegut Copy Share Image
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Be the buffalo. Wilma Mankiller, the first female principal chief of the Cherokee nation, once told me how the cow runs away… — Donna Brazile Copy Share Image
Until African-Americans and Hispanics can get serious, not just about area studies, which are important, but also about science and technology, they're… — Juan Enriquez Copy Share Image
If people feel misled or deceived, then sorry that they feel that way, but I believe that's more due to their definition… — Rachel Dolezal Copy Share Image
With respect to Barack Obama, let's face it; Barack Obama is an iconic figure in the African-American community. We respect that. We… — Artur Davis Copy Share Image
I don't see how any African-American, with any inkling of history, can say that you don't have the right to live your… — Michael Irvin Copy Share Image
“My characters push the limits of the envelope when it comes to passion, love, and lust. They can be as elegant and… — Neale Sourna Copy Share Image
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Great African-American stars who can command major theatre and film roles in successful international projects are not uncommon: James Earl Jones, Denzel… — Paterson Joseph Copy Share Image
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People understand who Donald Trump is. There was a lawsuit against him for housing discrimination, racial discrimination against African-Americans that's been in… — Chris Hayes Copy Share Image
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