This planet is a wonderful place, but a vulnerable place.

People are really beginning to see the mechanisms of imperialism. When colonialism existed people could see colonialism. When racial segregation existed in its apartheid form, people could see the "whites only" signs. But it's much more difficult to see the structures of neo-imperialism, neo-colonialism, neo-slavery.

No one is going to give you the education you need to overthrow them.

The government recognized immediately that Rap music has enormous revolutionary potential and politicians immediately came together to end it.

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.

I'm crafting a vision of my life that involves creativity. And Cuban society allows me to do this. I know it's harder in the U.S. where so many people are just grateful to have a job.

We usually reach success by putting the simple truths that we know into practice.