I think everybody understood what happened, why this consent decree came about after the Freddie Gray situation. There was tension on both sides.

People working at the arenas are not just depending on one or two concerts. I think it gives a symbolic boost, as well as those shows do bring down some monetary investments in the city.

It seems some have chosen to ignore or have simply forgotten the big-picture vision promoted by Dr. King and his kin.

If you play the theatrics too much, you get in the way of your own cause.

I believed there was enough evidence to go to trial. Grand jury said there wasn't. Okay, fine. Do I have a right to disagree with the grand jury? Many Americans believe O.J. Simpson was guilty. A jury said he wasn't. So I have as much right to question a jury as they do. Does it make somebody a racist? No! They just disagreed with the jury. So did I.

James Brown lives, as long as someone steps out of their body and dances uncontrollably.

There are white n*ggers. I've seen a lot of white n*ggers in my time.