For some reason, we're brainwashed to think if you're not a thug or an idiot, you're not black enough. If you go to school, make good grades, speak intelligent, and don't break the law, you're not a good black person. — Charles Barkley Copy Share Image
If you are black on television, you are probably going to be some kind of thug, gangster, or portrayed in a negative light. If you are some type of Muslim, you are going to be blowing stuff up. If you… — Charles Barkley Copy Share Image
What bothers me the most are the Republicans and the Democrats: they act like little kids. They are lying to real people out here… — Charles Barkley Copy Share Image
I think people got more common sense than people give 'em credit for. — Charles Barkley Copy Share Image
I played against him (Wilkins) in college. Getting nominated with him, that's pretty cool. — Charles Barkley Copy Share Image
Everybody in the world has an ego. The only difference between us is we have a reason to have an ego. — Charles Barkley Copy Share Image
One of the reasons I don't trust the media is you can't have a double standard for guys you like and dislike. — Charles Barkley Copy Share Image
I just wish all these young black kids would realize how significant it is to stop acting a fool out there, killing each other,… — Charles Barkley Copy Share Image
I wish the American public wasn't so stupid if they realized that half the people on television make a living just to insult the… — Charles Barkley Copy Share Image
If you get a chance to play with great players, that's half the battle. — Charles Barkley Copy Share Image
