Having grown up in a segregated environment in the south I know what it's like to be stepped on, I know what it's like also to see some black hero do well in the face of adversity.

It doesn't have to glitter to be gold.

We must reach out our hand in friendship and dignity both to those who would befriend us and those who would be our enemy.

I have always drawn strength from being close to home.

You learn about equality in history and civics, but you find out life is not really like that.

My potential is more than can be expressed within the bounds of my race or ethnic identity.

It is not just the more talented player who wins. Some players may try a little harder.