When President Kennedy was elected, many black Americans, like so many Americans, were captivated by his youth and energy and promise and were especially hopeful that he might move the country in a new direction on civil rights.

There comes a time when you roll up your sleeves and put yourself at the top of your commitment list.

I hope that people of all faiths will start looking for our too-invisible children who are crying out for help.

I don't care what my children choose to do professionally, just as long as within their choices they understand they've got to give something back.

It really takes a community to raise children, no matter how much money one has. Nobody can do it well alone. And it's the bedrock security of community that we and our children need.

Hunger and malnutrition have devastating consequences for children and have been linked to low birth weight and birth defects, obesity, mental and physical health problems, and poorer educational outcomes.

Be grateful for good breaks and kind favors but don't count on them.