Black community Quote by Zdeno Chara

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 totally understand, believe in, and support Black Lives Matter.

— Big Daddy Kane

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

Black lives, of course, matter. I spent 50 years of my life fighting for civil rights and for dignity, but if you don't want…

— Bernie Sanders

Racism exists, but what I want to do is start a dialogue.

— Charles Barkley

It's unfortunate that myself, as a black man, cannot care about the issues that impact the black community without being seeing as a race-baiter…

— Lecrae

Sometimes black people really want to hold onto our oppression - 'This is ours! This belongs to us.' You can't just talk about equality…

— Wanda Sykes

The black community can be competitive and cautious when it comes to those we want put on display for the world to see and…

— Karamo Brown

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

When we sit and think about what the world needs to looks like in order for black lives to actually matter, there is a…

— Alicia Garza

Black lives matter' doesn't mean that all lives do not matter, rather it is a cry for equal treatment in the greater circle of…

— Wayne Messam