As an artist I come to sing, but as a citizen, I will always speak for peace, and no one can silence me in this.

The Korean war has always been an unpopular war among the American people.

The talents of an artist, small or large, are God-given... They are a sacred trust.

Americans will be amazed to find ho many of the modern dance steps are relics of the African heritage.

As an artist I come to sing, but as a citizen, I will always speak for peace, and no one can silence me in this.

Every artist, every scientist, every writer must decide now where he stands. The artist must take sides. He must elect to fight for freedom or for slavery. I have made my choice. I had no alternative.

The patter of their feet as they walk through Jim Crow barriers to attend school is the thunder of the marching men of Joshua, and the world rocks beneath their tread.