I started a lecture series that was inspired by my reporting on race in America. The 'Black in America' series launched on CNN in 2007 as an opportunity to freshen the national conversation on race. — Soledad O'Brien Copy Share Image
When I was 13, I began relaxing my hair, and that meant when I turned 18 it began to crack and fall off, and… — Soledad O'Brien Copy Share Image
One thing that's certain: around the corner from every ugly thing, there's something really beautiful. If we stop at every bitter interaction; we'll never… — Soledad O'Brien Copy Share Image
People will say you cannot get a job in a down economy. People will say you cannot get a job that you love that… — Soledad O'Brien Copy Share Image
Audiences want great story telling; it's why white people watch my show 'Black in America.' It's why black people watch 'Latina in America.' All… — Soledad O'Brien Copy Share Image
My hair journey involved a lot of trying to figure out how to deal with my hair as a bi-racial girl in a white… — Soledad O'Brien Copy Share Image
It is truly not fun to be the family that sticks out in an all-white community. On the other side, I have five brothers… — Soledad O'Brien Copy Share Image
A smart politician needs to come in and create a plan for when our students graduate college, there are opportunities in fields that interest… — Soledad O'Brien Copy Share Image
At screenings for 'Black in America,' I've heard people say, 'Well you know, I never thought you were black until you did Katrina, and… — Soledad O'Brien Copy Share Image
Investing in girls can actually move the needle in communities... and can actually benefit boys, because girls are the mothers of boys. — Soledad O'Brien Copy Share Image
Step out of the space you're in. Use fear to grow. We can change lives, starting with our own. — Soledad O'Brien Copy Share Image
When you have a child who has special needs, you really start thinking about children across the board with special needs. — Soledad O'Brien Copy Share Image
There is nothing worse than doing nothing and saying nothing when your voice is needed, — Soledad O'Brien Copy Share Image
