Black people Quote by Jimmy Dore

Even during my youth, I can recall very few black people living on any kind of public assistance. People were working, doing some kind…

— Ed Smith

Earlier in my college career, there was no doubt in my mind that as a member of the Black community I was somehow obligated…

— Michelle Obama

Black people need to share collective dollars and demand equal representation, and the way you do that is by controlling their own economy and…

— Killer Mike

We can't treat the matter of black economic empowerment as just the redistribution of existing wealth. It really has to focus on new investment,…

— Thabo Mbeki

You know, I love all kinds of activism. I certainly think blacks deserve to have something whether it is affirmative action or an opportunity…

— Russell Simmons

I will probably have a tendency to lean toward trying to resolve the issues that negatively impact black people, but the overall picture and…

— David Banner

I think Black Lives Matter is a necessary, modern group of activism and should be applauded. I encourage them to continue in their efforts.

— Ron Stallworth

Any movement that has been successful in this country for Black liberation has included old and young, men and women, and people not of…

— Nate Parker

Many black youths are defying stereotypes, achieving good academic results, finding employment and contributing to their communities. But helping those who fall behind is…

— David Lammy

I think that we need more economic-based solutions to the problems afflicting the Black community, and I think that that's a way to redefine…

— Henry Louis Gates

It's hard for black women to ask for help. We think we don't need it. We're used to being in pain and living with…

— Morgan Parker

African Americans are doing a lot already, but I think we have an opportunity right now to change politics in a way that will…

— David Beckmann