I don't know how many off the record conversations I've had with African-American leaders who would not be quoted and refused to make their sentiments public.

Voting is not the most you can do; it's really the least you can do.

People will be talking about the [Barack] Obama legacy for decades, and I wanted to include my voice in the analysis of this presidency.

Tavis Smiley lost lots of corporate support after he was critical of President [Barack] Obama.

Do you really think I'm going to go on record telling you the craziest thing I've ever done. There's a reel in my brain, and I think I'll keep it there. No regrets, though.

Of course, Mr. Hannity was outraged that any American would not cross her hand over her heart and repeat the hypocritical words, one nation. Whenever we come up on the Fourth of You Lie, I think of Frederick Douglas and his masterful oration, The meaning of the Fourth of July to the Negro. Pledge the flag? I think not!

I like to think that life lessons are learned and re-learned every day and take on importance at different times in life.