We live in a system that espouses merit, equality, and a level playing field, but exalts those with wealth, power, and celebrity, however gained.

I live to harass white folks.

The challenge throughout has been to tell what I view as the truth about racism without causing disabling despair.

Education leads to enlightenment. Enlightenment opens the way to empathy. Empathy foreshadows reform.

A rule without exceptions is an instrument capable of doing mischief to the innocent and bringing grief - as well as injustice - to those who should gain exemptions from the rule's functioning.

Slavery is, as an example of what white America has done, a constant reminder of what white America might do.

Resistance is a powerful motivator precisely because it enables us to fulfill our longing to achieve our goals while letting us boldly recognize and name the obstacles to those achievements.