I'm African American, I'm a lot of other things, a musician and an artist. But that woman part holds the most pain… — India.Arie Copy Share Image
I know I'm more forgiving than most African Americans when it comes to second chances for White people who not only commit… — Jonathan Capehart Copy Share Image
A man must be willing to die for justice. Death is an inescapable reality and men die daily, but good deeds live… — Jesse Jackson Copy Share Image
I wanted to represent African-American athletes in a better way than what I saw when I grew up. — Ahmad Rashad Copy Share Image
We've come a long way, but we still have a long way to go. The fight for equality isn't over yet. — Sonya Parker Copy Share Image
African Americans know implicitly that you cannot take freedoms for granted and that democracy is precious. And it's worth fighting for. — Colin Allred Copy Share Image
Like I said, being an African-American man, you can tell there's two Americas we're living in. They don't want us to be… — Bam Adebayo Copy Share Image
Greatness is a lot of small things done well. Day after day, workout after workout, obedience after obedience, day after day. — Ray Lewis Copy Share Image
I don't walk around all the time thinking of myself as African American, but oftentimes in Hollywood, you are reminded of that… — Salim Akil Copy Share Image
It may be changing, but still it's the one place, that total control of an institution, that African Americans have. So sometimes,… — Michael Emerson Copy Share Image
I am extremely ecstatic about the presidency of Barack Obama. I think he is paving the way for young African-American men like… — Texas Battle Copy Share Image
“Segregation laws were proposed as part of a deliberate effort to drive a wedge between poor whites and African Americans. These discriminatory… — Michelle Alexander Copy Share Image
We as African Americans knew that if we wanted to see change, we had to step up to the plate and make… — Ruby Bridges Copy Share Image
The average person on welfare can't afford fresh fruits and vegetables. But in my recipe, you're allowed to use vegetables out of… — Coolio Copy Share Image
We need law and order in the inner cities, because the people that are most affected by what's happening are African-American and… — Donald Trump Copy Share Image
You have to admit that Trump is endlessly creative. He has insulted the disabled, the dead, the parents of the dead, women,… — Richard Cohen Copy Share Image
If we can elect an African American as president, we can support gay marriage! Defeat prop 8! We will not give up! — Madonna Ciccone Copy Share Image
As the only African American NASCAR driver in over 40 years, we have been honored to support Bubba Wallace. — David Steward Copy Share Image
I don't believe for a minute anybody allowed people to suffer because they are African Americans. — Condoleezza Rice 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
In the dark times, if you have something to hold on to, which is yourself, you'll survive. — Whoopi Goldberg Copy Share Image
I don't live my life as a writer. I'm a mother, an African-American woman, and I do everything that everybody else does… — Terry McMillan Copy Share Image
According to the American Heart Association, the prevalence of hypertension in African Americans in the United States is among the highest in… — Xavier Becerra Copy Share Image
There are some policemen who overuse force, especially when there's an African-American involved, regardless of age. — Marc Veasey Copy Share Image
It is impossible for African-Americans not to feel like their government is particularly targeting them. — Rand Paul Copy Share Image
The black immigrant experience in the U.S. must be understood not in contrast to the African American experience but as an integral… — Opal Tometi Copy Share Image
I am not tragically colored. There is no great sorrow dammed up in my soul, nor lurking behind my eyes. I do… — Zora Neale Hurston Copy Share Image
I'm not afraid to tell the world who I am. I'm Michael Sam: I'm a college graduate. I'm African American, and I'm… — Michael Sam Copy Share Image
We're also going to fix our inner cities. Forty-five percent of African-American children are - under the age six - are living… — Donald Trump Copy Share Image
Presumption should never make us neglect that which appears easy to us, nor despair make us lose courage at the sight of… — Benjamin Banneker Copy Share Image
I was ignorant before I did my research of a lot of African American police officers out there who are doing their… — John David Washington Copy Share Image
I would like to be known as a person who is concerned about freedom and equality and justice and prosperity for all… — Rosa Parks Copy Share Image
I always say African American history is the quintessential American story. It's about perseverance and resilience - something everyone can relate to. — Philip Freelon Copy Share Image
I think Muslims in particular are facing similar obstacles African Americans did, historically. — Ibtihaj Muhammad Copy Share Image
Obama a ‘light-skinned’ African-American ‘with no Negro dialect, unless he wanted to have one. — Harry Reid Copy Share Image
I refuse to accept the view . . . that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality. — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
“by the year 2000, the lifetime risk of incarceration for black high school dropouts was ten times higher than it was for… — James Forman Jr Copy Share Image
Stand-ups are always good to see on YouTube. There's a guy named Mike Head who lives in Cleveland. He's great. He's an… — Allison Jones Copy Share Image
He revolutionized music videos. Before Michael Jackson, MTV refused to play African-American artists. — Spike Lee Copy Share Image
“As the historian David Krugler explains, “African Americans were not so much rioting as fighting back, counterattacking, repelling violence; above all, resisting.”79” — James Forman Jr Copy Share Image
