There is something about Sundiata [Acoli] that exudes calm. From every part of his being you can sense the presence of revolutionary spirit and fervor. And his love for Black people is so intense that you can almost touch it and hold it in your hand.

In my case, spirituality has been important to me because at periods in my life there's been very little else that I've had going. I've actually needed to call on, to feel the forces of good in this universe to be able to survive.

Some people spell "good" with two o's and some people spell it with one... and there shouldn't be a contradiction between that.

Racism had grown out of slavery and exploitation and was very hard to eradicate quickly and completely.

If the U.S. succeeds in destroying the revolution, my status will be like that of most Cubans: I'll be up a creek without a paddle. It will be devastating for people worldwide who believe in justice.

It is only for the sake of those without hope that hope is given to us.

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.