Black Americans Quotes

22 Black Americans quotes by 20 unique authors

I think race has been a burden for black Americans. Being Muslim has also been a challenge because so many people do not understand Islam. — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
In a typical history book, black Americans are mentioned in the context of slavery or civil rights. There's so much more to the story. — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
I think black Americans expect too much from individual black Americans in terms of changing the status quo. — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Let it be said that when given a chance to complete the liberation of black Americans, on June 23, 2003 five justices consigned them to… — Ward Connerly
But I know that the vote of 9 out of 10 black Americans for the Democratic Party or for leftist kinds of policies just is… — Clarence Thomas
This was the first Memorial Day [Monday, May 1st, 1865]. African Americans invented Memorial Day in Charleston, South Carolina. What you have there is Black… — David W. Blight
I fully recognize and appreciate the many substantial contributions of black Americans and other minorities to the creation and preservation and development of our great… — Strom Thurmond
In 1975 I was among a group of blacks who formed the Black Americans in Support of Israel Committee. — David Dinkins
Progress for black Americans depends on good schools because education is the last great equalizer. — Alphonso Jackson
I write for myself and my goal is bringing that world and that experience of black Americans to life on the stage and giving it… — August Wilson
The relationship of black Americans to Obama is sociologically riveting. — Andrew Sullivan
Irish Americans are no more Irish than Black Americans are Africans. — Bob Geldof
How many of the original songs survive intact from the slave cabins? Probably not many in their original form. Time has transformed them like light… — Kathleen Battle
When President Kennedy was elected, many black Americans, like so many Americans, were captivated by his youth and energy and promise and were especially hopeful… — Marian Wright Edelman
Black Americans, no more than white Americans, they do not want more government programs which perpetuate dependency. They don't want to be a colony in… — Richard M. Nixon
Big and oppressive government has long been the enemy of freedom, something black Americans know all too well. — Rand Paul
The need of black conservatives to gain the respect of their white peers deeply shapes certain elements of their conservatism. In this regard, they simply… — Cornel West
Style has a profound meaning to Black Americans. If we can’t drive, we will invent walks and the world will envy the dexterity of our… — Nikki Giovanni
All black Americans have slave names. They have white names; names that the slave master has given to them. — Muhammad Ali
The injustices endured by black Americans at the hands of their own government have no parallel in our history, not only during the period of… — Jim Webb
If his presidency is to represent the full power of the idea that black Americans are just like everyone else - fully human and fully… — Juan Williams
Black Privilege is a unearned right given to black americans and they were taught to ignore it so it wouldn't cause any more damage to… — Unknown Author

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