I've had the good fortune and blessing to run for the offices for which I really wanted to do the work.

In order to find balance, I feel very strongly about two things in particular in terms of routine. Work out, and eat well.

To change criminal justice policy in any meaningful way means to propose changing a very longstanding system. It's not realistic to think you can do it overnight.

I could do all of my activities at Howard because it was an environment that had essentially rid the ideology of false choices that I feel absolutely constricts young black students.

I love being in a courtroom.

I am a prosecutor in my bones. When I see something, I immediately go to: how is this going to affect a child?

Everyone's perspective of themselves and others is based on the limitations of their exposure.