You can't take our people from Africa and put us in a diaspora and spread us all over the world. And we survived slavery - and we can't pass a test? ... And you're gonna tell me we can't learn… — Eric D. Thomas Copy Share Image
You can't take our people from Africa and put us in a diaspora and spread us all over the world. And we survived slavery… — Eric D. Thomas Copy Share Image
Do you know, if I go to a Jewish school, them kids are quiet. If I go to a white school, them kids quiet.… — Eric D. Thomas Copy Share Image
Most of the people that I deal with have no vision, and they live out the reality that's given to them. — Eric D. Thomas Copy Share Image
Listen to me carefully: My father wasn't in my life, but it feels good taking care of my kids. — Eric D. Thomas Copy Share Image
In my estimation, there are four kinds of people that live on this earth: average, good, great, and phenomenal. Phenomenal is like Mother Theresa.… — Eric D. Thomas Copy Share Image
Average people get to school late; they're average. They barely do their school work. — Eric D. Thomas Copy Share Image
Most kids just follow the cycle. My grandfather didn't finish high school. My father didn't, and I didn't. But you can break the cycle.… — Eric D. Thomas Copy Share Image
Bottom line, I removed myself from the victim mentality and took control of my life. I'm not just going to take responsibility for the… — Eric D. Thomas Copy Share Image
People talk about how great this country is - and it's a great country - but I feel that many young people don't believe… — Eric D. Thomas Copy Share Image
