I think that diversity is key for the next American entrepreneurs. They want to be a part of this society where there is so much diversity they have to have people from all the experiences. — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
I'm born into the cycle of giving that we're all born into, and I recognize it. So just because something is a good business,… — Russell Simmons Copy Share
If you don't break a hole through the brick wall, don't just start digging a new hole. Keep going until you break through that… — Russell Simmons Copy Share
A large portion of American citizens, especially people of color, have lost confidence in our criminal justice system. Many have called for appointing special… — Russell Simmons Copy Share
There's one overriding issue, namely, that we live in a police state so long as the police get to police themselves. And that is… — Russell Simmons Copy Share
I used to think anxiety and insomnia drove me to success, but it was the stillness that let me be good at anything. When… — Russell Simmons Copy Share
[Performing artists] are making greater percentages. People are going to live events more and it's a big success story for everyone - except the… — Russell Simmons Copy Share
I think I will always have a connection to young people, to try to bring their voices to the polls, bring their voices wherever… — Russell Simmons Copy Share
The best defense for any group of people is what we do to defend other people. — Russell Simmons Copy Share
Culture in America and everywhere else comes from the suffering, from those who don't want the old ways. They want to bring in the… — Russell Simmons Copy Share
I try to use my voice. I know that celebrity is valuable, and people do listen. — Russell Simmons Copy Share
They're lacking culture in Hollywood. That gives me a big up, right? I know something about pop culture. — Russell Simmons Copy Share
If you talk about the prison-industrial complex, I've fought against the prison-industrial complex when I called for a repeal of the Rockefeller drug laws.… — Russell Simmons Copy Share
