Labels cloud our vision and distract us from seeing how much we have in common with one another.
Russell SimmonsI think it's very important. I've gone into prisons to meditate with inmates. It's something I plan to do with Tim Robbins soon.
Russell SimmonsUrban pop culture is its own phenomena that is for some reason is left out of Hollywood. It's the most mainstream thing there is.
Russell SimmonsAmerica, you know, they always separate people because of race. They've been able to convince, 'The niggers are coming.' You know, the diversity that America has is so special. It's starting to really become a cool thing for young people. Not only because there are more mixes of people, but because people are more open-minded about each other. So I think in the future, America has a great, great opportunity, and mostly because of hip-hop.
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