As I entered this world, I would leave behind the nurturing of my family and my home, but in another sense I would take their protection with me. The lessons I had learned, the feelings of groundedness and belonging that have been woven into my character there, would be my companions on the journey.

There is not racial or ethnic domination of hopelessness. It's everywhere.

We all suffer from the preoccupation that there exists... in the loved one, perfection.

Mine was an easy ride compared to Jackie Robinson's.

Forgiveness works two ways, in most instances. People have to forgive themselves too. The powerful have to forgive themselves for their behavior. That should be a sacred process.

I do know that I'm responsible not for what happens, but for what I make of it.

I couldn't adjust to the racism in Florida. It was so blatant... I had never been so described as Florida described me.