You got to remember that slavery's very complex. It has a lot of levels to it.

I can't change the past, but one person can change the future - anything can happen.

When I was 16 or 17, I saw Lenny Bruce being taken to jail. They took him off stage because he talked about race.

I love Obama because he is proof all black people don't look alike. Nobody every told me, 'Good morning, Mr. President.' We don't all look alike.

Racism is a form of insanity. Human beings became racist when they started talking. Speech has a lot to do with it.

I'm passionate about what I do. I'd be naive to be passive.

If your hair is relaxed, white people are relaxed. If your hair is nappy, they're not happy.