A large portion of American citizens, especially people of color, have lost confidence in our criminal justice system. Many have called for… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
[Performing artists] are making greater percentages. People are going to live events more and it's a big success story for everyone -… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
I think I will always have a connection to young people, to try to bring their voices to the polls, bring their… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
The best defense for any group of people is what we do to defend other people. — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
I try to use my voice. I know that celebrity is valuable, and people do listen. — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
A poet or a comedian can say what's on the mind of people. They should be funny. They should make you laugh.… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
I run a bunch of charities and I say this line to people: 'I am somebody who has always been helped.' A… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
The thing about hip-hop is that it's from the underground, ideas from the underbelly, from people who have mostly been locked out,… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
You just have to pay attention to what people need and what has not been done. — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
I mean people are sexist and racist and homophobic and violent. But I don't think of the rappers as being any more… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
We want the government to be controlled by all the people, not by the richest 1%. That's always been the first demand.… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
I think I will always have a connection to young people, to try to bring their voices to the polls, bring their… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
You have to be able to say what people are thinking but won't say. It's like Donald Trump. — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
I'm not a politician. I only want to help relieve the suffering in communities, and I want to help people see their… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
I think the artist's job throughout history has been to tell - to say things that people are inspired by. — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
I kind of think that artists throughout history, poets throughout history have been criticized for sharing what's on people's minds and I… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
86% of its audience was made up of people of color. That tells you that the full potential of many black stars… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
If you learn late, you pass it on to people so they can learn early. It's a step process. — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
People are afraid of failure - they don't like to work so hard and have people keep saying, 'No.' I think that's… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
Look at all the billionaires. If I know 15 billionaires, I know 13 unhappy people. — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
It is only through opening your hearts will you be able to see that by promoting freedom for all, you are unchaining… — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
You know, the diversity that America has is so special. It's starting to really become a cool thing for young people. — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
Judgment of the people in the situation is not helpful. How can you help them is the question. — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
There are poor white people who hear rap music and feel it is about them, because it is. That's why you have… — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
[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 Image
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 Image
The best defense for any group of people is what we do to defend other people. — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
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 Image
I try to use my voice. I know that celebrity is valuable, and people do listen. — Russell Simmons Copy Share Image
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