Because many advances have happened, we've lost the urgency (and that's just human nature) that we had before, when we couldn't vote, couldn't use mass transportation, or drink from the fountains.

A lot of times, we censor ourselves before the censor even gets there.

I'm worried just as much about Donald Trump as that crazy guy in North Korea - and he has a nuclear code. I'm worrying about that.

Our greatness, our talent has never been the question. It's been a matter of grappling for control over what we do.

A lot of times you get credit for stuff in your movies you didn't intend to be there.

I'm surprised that Hollywood and networks have not been diverse as other industries.

I'd like to state that Spike Lee is not saying that African American culture is just for black people alone to enjoy and cherish. Culture is for everybody.