But nonviolence was never for the oppressor; it was for the oppressed.

Rage is to writers what water is to fish.

God knows it's a sign of a really sick mind to see grown people, adults with responsibilities, wearing class rings.

I am a huge fan of the Black woman. I never hesitate to recommend her when times are bad or things go wrong.

The catchword I use with my classes is: The authority of the writer always overcomes the skepticism of the reader.

Hip-hop is a cultural expression - it's embracing.

Who I really am keeps surprising me.