The real problem is that the way that power is given out in our society pits us against each other.

During this period at the Department of Education, my working relationship with Judge Thomas was positive.

When I think of what has happened in a larger sense, beyond myself, then I would not change anything.

If I can mean to people - if I can symbolize the ability to pursue gender equality, racial equality, and to be truthful about our experiences, then, absolutely, that's what I want to be.

I think, though, as African-American women, we are always trained to value our community even at the expense of ourselves, and so we attempt to protect the African-American community.

Many women are harassed, one in three between the ages of 18 and 34, by one poll. And we need to figure out if, in fact, we are going to enable them to come forward with their complaints, as opposed to enabling harassers and abusers to continue their behavior.

calls for equal treatment are often seen as calls for 'special treatment' in situations where discrimination has become the norm.