You wouldn't be allowed to get on a particular bus, but you'd be asked to sign your autograph.

Malcolm X made me very strong at a time I needed to understand what I was angry about. He had peace in his heart. He exerted a big influence on me.

It's so nice to get flowers while you can still smell the fragrance.

Don't be afraid to feel as angry or as loving as you can, because when you feel nothing, it's just death.

Every color I can think of and nationality, we were all touched by Dr. King because he made us like each other and respect each other.

I want to sing like Aretha Franklin. Before her I wanted the technical ability of Ella Fitzgerald.

You have to be taught to be second class; you're not born that way.