I find, in being black, a thing of beauty: a joy; a strength; a secret cup of gladness.

Any form of art is a form of power; it has impact, it can affect change. It can not only move us, it makes us move.

Struggle is strengthening. Battling with evil gives us the power to battle evil even more.

I find, in being black, a thing of beauty: a joy; a strength; a secret cup of gladness.

One of the things I appreciate more was how important struggle was as the instrument that helped to keep us knit together.

Any form of art is a form of power.

There is no secret to a long marriage - it's hard work...It's serious business, and certainly not for cowards.