In the deep corner of my heart, I'm a Chicagoan, but it's been covered over by 20 years of living in the… — W. Kamau Bell Copy Share Image
I was born in the Bay Area because my dad was a semi-professional photographer and poet who was really into John Coltrane.… — W. Kamau Bell Copy Share Image
Knowing that more people associate Chicago with street violence than generosity is difficult for me because, despite all my proclamations of being… — W. Kamau Bell Copy Share Image
As a black man, I actually had naturally sort of comedic curiosity about the Klan. — W. Kamau Bell Copy Share
The country should be more inclusive, not less inclusive, and over an infinite timeline, it becomes more inclusive. It doesn't always happen at once. — W. Kamau Bell Copy Share
We could do something set in the 21st century, where I travel around to lots of different places and we talk to different ethnicities… — W. Kamau Bell Copy Share
I feel like, as a black guy, I can't not believe in God... I'd wake up in the morning, 'I'm black, and there's no… — W. Kamau Bell Copy Share
For some people, the definition of who is and who isn't an American defies logic, historical accuracy, common sense, decency, good manners, the milk… — W. Kamau Bell Copy Share
I'm happy that I know how to speak 'Southern.' I spent a lot of time in Alabama throughout my life. I even lived there… — W. Kamau Bell Copy Share
The downside to defining everything Chinese as different than American is that all things Chinese then become exotic. — W. Kamau Bell Copy Share
I never wanted to be in the late-night talk show wars, and I think somehow with 'Totally Biased,' I got caught up in all… — W. Kamau Bell Copy Share
There's no religion in this country that is more misunderstood, mis-categorized, and misidentified than Islam. — W. Kamau Bell Copy Share
As a black person in this country, I am always frustrated by the lack of attention my people's issues get. But at least the… — W. Kamau Bell Copy Share
Whenever I tell people in Berkeley, Calif., where I live, that I'm headed to the beach in Alabama, they are shocked. Most people outside… — W. Kamau Bell Copy Share
Cops should not be separate from the black community or any community. Their salaries are paid for by the communities they police. They should… — W. Kamau Bell Copy Share
In most major cities, you can find stores for urban homesteaders. They sell everything you need so that you won't need anything. Sort of… — W. Kamau Bell Copy Share
