Believe Quote by Karamo Brown

There are many positive things to say about the black community. No question about it.

— William Julius Wilson

I think it's really important that we understand the ways in which blackness plays out, right, and discrimination against black people impacts different communities…

— Opal Tometi

When the world's moving towards being the most inclusive it's ever been, it's unthinkable that certain basic aspects of life are still so unfair…

— Troy Deeney

I think that's the best thing about being black is that we find a way to make our own communities and always give room…

— Brian Tyree Henry

As black people we were out to further our equality. I don't pay attention to the controversial connotations put on by media and the…

— Chuck D

I think the black community is no different from any other community. We need to take responsibility for how we live together. We need…

— Pearl Cleage

I think the black community has a lot to work on internally with what they deem successful.

— Janet Hubert

There is a perception within our community and the world that black people don't love each other. That we don't fight for each other.…

— Gina Prince-Bythewood

There is much about the shared terrain of being a black person in the United States that is not seen on small or silver…

— Jenna Wortham

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

Not all of us are as effective as we could be, should be, or need to be, but some of the [most important] issues…

— Michael C Dawson

Blacks have had to learn to protect themselves by being cynical but not cynical enough to slam the door on potential opportunities. We go…

— Jackie Robinson