So this is why I’m always say happy that somebody mentions Rwanda, because behind Rwanda, we have Africa.
“So this is why I’m always say happy that somebody mentions … Read More
Each one should remember there is a chance for him.
“Each one should remember there is a chance for him.” … Read More
Remember that everyone’s life is measured by the power that individual has to make the world better-this is all life is.
“Remember that everyone’s life is measured by the power that individual … Read More
Great men cultivate love…only little men cherish a spirit of hatred
“Great men cultivate love…only little men cherish a spirit of hatred” … Read More
Somebody once said we never know what is enough until we know what’s more than enough.
“Somebody once said we never know what is enough until we … Read More
African American Congressman Bobby Rush wore a hoodie on the floor of Congress to make a point this week. And they threw him out. They said a hoodie is too scary for Congress. Too scary? Have you ever looked into Michele Bachmann’s eyes?
“African American Congressman Bobby Rush wore a hoodie on the floor … Read More
Something about the fact that an African American had, given the long sad history of our country, now become President – that was exhilarating.
“Something about the fact that an African American had, given the … Read More
The first thing I did [in Michigan] was join a picket line of a pizzeria in Ann Harbor in 1963 that didn’t allow African Americans to eat there.
“The first thing I did [in Michigan] was join a picket … Read More
Interestingly, a lot of the polling that I see is not along racial lines, but along generational lines. We are doing better and better among younger people, not so well among older people, whether they’re African-American, whether they’re white or whether they’re Latino.
“Interestingly, a lot of the polling that I see is not … Read More
The police killings of unarmed African Americans has got to stop.
“The police killings of unarmed African Americans has got to stop.” … Read More
We did really, really badly with older African-American voters. I mean we got decimated.
“We did really, really badly with older African-American voters. I mean … Read More
The good news is that the American people, not just the African-American community are saying enough is enough. You can`t hold people in custody and suddenly find out that they are dead. You can`t shoot people in the back.
“The good news is that the American people, not just the … Read More
Coming up in the African-American culture, we were taught that we belonged to the universe and society was wrong in the way it dealt with us. We had to learn to express and affirm values not from the winning position.
“Coming up in the African-American culture, we were taught that we … Read More
The colour of the skin is in no way connected with strength of the mind or intellectual powers.
“The colour of the skin is in no way connected with … Read More
I mean it used to be, there was a time … when lynchings of African Americans were not that incredibly rare. Now the lynchings are the police and it’s just an outrage.
“I mean it used to be, there was a time … … Read More
Indians were here first – it’s about time. We’re way behind the African Americans and Hispanic Americans in getting politically involved, but we’re beginning to take a page out of their notebook.
“Indians were here first – it’s about time. We’re way behind … Read More
It’s really important to have life strategies and part of that is sort of knowing where you want to go so you can have a map that helps you to get there. And the traditional way tells us oh we get into school and someone else advises us, helps us, but that often does not work for African Americans female and male. Because what works for the dominant culture often does not work for us.
“It’s really important to have life strategies and part of that … Read More
Had middle class black women begun a movement in which they had labeled themselves “oppressed,” no one would have taken them seriously.
“Had middle class black women begun a movement in which they … Read More
African Americans know about racism, but I don’t think we really know the causes. I decided it’s first of all a family problem.
“African Americans know about racism, but I don’t think we really … Read More