Womenfolk raised me and I was full-grown before I knew I came from a broken home

I don't see any independent position that I'm in; it's rather inter-dependent.

I cannot afford to watch Fox News.

I think that the more people who speak out, and say things and take stands on positions that will better our community, the better off each and every other individual artist or otherwise, will be.

I would say if you are familiar with our history and the history of our art and literature that you see a clear cut pattern of people wanting to contribute, not only artistically, but in some practical purpose, for the benefits of the community.

The truth is that in this country you here you're more likely to be harassed, hurt, or killed if you're a minister speaking about progress for Black people than if you are a sure enough revolutionary.

I learnt early on that your audience take the songs in the way they want to rather than the way you might want them too.