Attack those concepts such as 'third world.' Think about it. If we look at it in terms of numbers, then people of color are the majority in this world. We should be the 'first world.'

There has to be a social commitment, a social consciousness that joins men together. On the basis of their coming together, they do not transgress against themselves and they do not transgress against others.

I say violence is necessary. Violence is a part of America's culture. It is as American as cherry pie. Americans taught the black people to be violent. We will use that violence to rid ourselves of oppression if necessary. We will be free, by any means necessary.

The poverty program was not designed to eliminate poverty.

There's no such thing as second class citizenship. That's like telling me you can be a little bit pregnant.

I say violence is necessary. It is as American as cherry pie.

You must begin to define yourself. You must begin to define your Black heritage.