It becomes almost second nature to be on guard against the creative pattern of our own thought.

The Black writer explains pain to those who inflict it.

And realizing there is no such thing as the Black experience. Time and events allow for change on both sides.

We think of poverty as a condition simply meaning a lack of funds, no money, but when one sees fifth, sixth, and seventh generation poor, it is clear that poverty is as complicated as high finance.

I was so mad you could have boiled a pot of water on my head.

I believe racism has killed more people than speed, heroin, or cancer, and will continue to kill until it is no more.

Everybody's got some sin, but if it troubles your heart you're a gentle sinner, just a good soul gone wrong.