While the rest of the country waves the flag of Americana, we understand we are not part of that. We don't owe America anything - America owes us.

We must become the United States of America that represents every community, that represents every individual. And we will ultimately become a stronger nation, but right now we are a divided nation.

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

It was better walk with dignity than ride in shame. A lot of people in Cincinnati are saying, "Rather than have the continual problems of police brutality and economic disparity, I'm willing to make some sacrifices." And I think that they ought to be respected for doing that.

Evangelicals catapulted George W. Bush back to the White House.

I've seen too much in life to give up.

My ordination in the Church of God in Christ was at age 9, and I later became a Baptist minister, which I am today.