I think of my life as a unity of circles. Some are concentric, others overlap, but they all connect in some way. Sometimes the connections don't happen for years. But when they do, I marvel. As in a shimmering kaleidoscope, familiar patterns keep unfolding

My mother helped me understand how not to show off what I knew, but how to use it so that others might benefit.

There is no contradiction between effective law enforcement and respect for civil and human rights.

The Black family of the future will foster our liberation, enhance our self-esteem, and shape our ideas and goals.

If the times aren't ripe, you have to ripen the times.

We have to realize we are building a movement.

We have to see that all of us are in the same boat.