More than 72 percent of children in the African-American community are born out of wedlock. That means absent fathers. — Don Lemon Copy Share Image
We did really, really badly with older African-American voters. I mean we got decimated. — Bernie Sanders Copy Share Image
This is what I am learning, at 82 years old: the main thing is to be in love with the search for truth. — Maya Angelou Copy Share Image
Look closely at the present you are constructing: it should look like the future you are dreaming. — Alice Walker Copy Share Image
Color categories are on steroids in Latin America. I find that fascinating. It's very difficult for Americans, particularly African-Americans to understand or… — Henry Louis Gates Copy Share Image
The interesting thing about the African-American experience in this country is that we are sort of a mongrel of people. I mean… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We must never forget that Black History is American History. The achievements of African Americans have contributed to our nation's greatness. — Yvette Clarke Copy Share Image
My mother birthed three children and she adopted myself and another African-American son. My adoptive parents were Finnish. I grew up in… — Michael Franti Copy Share Image
I had a fascination with the roots of African American music. That would have been my first education in music. I had… — Hozier Copy Share Image
I think there's no question that Michael Jackson was the foremost entertainer of his generation; perhaps of all time, arguably, taking the… — Michael Eric Dyson Copy Share Image
I think it's easier for African American and white comics to be praised than it is Latinos because they think our culture… — George Lopez 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
“Was love ever easy for anyone? If less complicated, would this make it less appreciated? Perhaps love was difficult for good reason.… — Roy L. Pickering Jr Copy Share Image
Race is still a powerful force in this country. Any African American candidate, or any Latino candidate, or Asian candidate or woman… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Part of that is ordinary African-Americans, you come out of your house and you see the conditions in your neighborhood and you… — Ta-Nehisi Coates Copy Share Image
Sen. Joe Biden, on the day of announcing his candidacy for president of the United States, called Barack Obama the first mainstream… — Jay Leno Copy Share Image
It appears that my worst fears have been realised: we have made progress in everything yet nothing has changed. — Derrick Bell Copy Share Image
New Jersey for me is so alive with history. It's old, dynamic, African-American, Latino. — Junot Diaz Copy Share Image
Cooper was my road roommate, and also happened to be the first African American player drafted by a National Basketball Association team. — Bob Cousy Copy Share Image
Nothing came easy. I was just born with a need to explore every part of my mind. And with long searching and… — Gordon Parks Copy Share Image
We have a situation where we have our inner cities, African- Americans, Hispanics are living in he'll because it's so dangerous. You… — Donald Trump Copy Share Image
Obama is the first African-American president, and for some people, that means a great deal, and for some people, it means very… — Glenn Ligon Copy Share Image
You should always respect what you are and your culture because if your art is going to mean anything, that is where… — Romare Bearden Copy Share Image
Housing programs designed to help young families and senior citizens purchase homes should be available to people of all races, including African… — Loretta Lynch Copy Share Image
I'm an African-American man. I've got to live with that. I've got to be cautious everywhere I go. — Bam Adebayo Copy Share Image
In 2012 President Obama didn't go anywhere near African-American communities. Why? Because unemployment was so high there, he didn't want to address it. — Rudy Giuliani Copy Share Image
Being one of the few African American women to make it to this level in a classical ballet company, the level of… — Misty Copeland Copy Share Image
I am convinced that the Black man will only reach his full potential when he learns to draw upon the strengths and… — Manning Marable Copy Share Image
This is, for an accomplished Latino, an accomplished African American, an accomplished anyone who disproves stereotypes, it's a constant battle in your… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
The humanity that is given to other people isn't given to us. There is an expendability that comes along with being African… — Sterling K. Brown Copy Share Image
The history of African-American repression in this country rose from government-sanctioned racism. Jim Crow laws were a product of bigoted state and… — Rand Paul Copy Share Image
People of color, particularly African Americans, feel the stigma more keenly. In a race-conscious society, some don't want to be perceived as… — Bebe Moore Campbell Copy Share Image
The Holy Spirit upon my left leads my feet without ceasing into the camp of the righteous and into the tents of… — Maya Angelou Copy Share Image
In 2008, the Democrats made a great effort among African-American voters, and they did increase their turnout considerably, and among Latino voters. — Judy Woodruff Copy Share Image
I want to be the voice for those people who are going through the same thing, like little African American boys and… — Normani Hamilton Copy Share Image
Step through new doors. The majority of the time there's something fantastic on the other side. — Oprah Winfrey Copy Share Image
Just to settle it once and for all: Which came first, the chicken or the egg? The egg, laid by a bird… — Neil deGrasse Tyson Copy Share Image
When a dish works, it works for everyone, whether you're Asian, European, African, American or anybody else. — Joel Robuchon Copy Share Image
It's time we become comfortable with the uncomfortable conversations about race...Instead of being color blind, we need to be color brave. — Mellody Hobson Copy Share Image
Michael Joseph Jackson's genius was the ability to be the raw article himself - the real article himself. He is part of… — Michael Eric Dyson Copy Share Image
