People think that in order for something to work, it has to be complicated, but a lot of times the opposite is true. We usually reach success by putting the simple truths that we know into practice.

In the long run, the people are our only appeal. The only ones who can free us are ourselves.

The methods of peaceful protests are not capable of being effective, because in reality most people pay little attention to things that are not abrasive.

I really wanted to know what happens in a place that is trying to build socialism, that's trying to construct some form of social justice. That's trying to feed people, to make health care and education a right.

Every person that steps up and commits to social change helps solidify the black movement cause. It is not easy for those who fill in the leader role.

People are tried and convicted in the newspapers and on television before they ever see a courtroom.

I'm truly blessed, because many of my friends come to Cuba. They like it here-they can relax and not worry about drive-by shootings or getting raped.