I've been a proud mentor to many women seeking public office, because I believe we need more women at all levels of government. Women have an equal stake in our future and should have an equal voice in our politics. These are challenging times, but I believe getting more women to run for office is a big part of the solution.

My mother was and will always remain my greatest hero.

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.

You got to take care of yourself. If I exercise or I eat proper foods, am I indulging myself? That's called feeding your body.

I believe that a child going without an education is a crime.

I strongly believe that for serious and violent criminals, we must absolutely hold them accountable for their crimes and send them to prison.

Women should not allow themselves to be caught up in the hype that says performance, meaning the motions, is what matters.