For me, like when you've put yourself out there emotionally, physically, and you've really put yourself on the line, for me, that means I've really done something.

Be careful about gossiping because loose lips really do sink ships.

Struggling to stay in the middle class, and I love that. That's me and my dad and my family.

Music is the soundtrack of our lives, it's essential for our lives.

I don't want the Obama era to be more about symbolism than substance when it comes to black people. I love him, but I love black people even more.

[John Carlos] has spent much of his life since that time as a dedicated human rights advocate and public speaker, and he is out now with a wonderful new text; a memoir, in fact.

Sometimes even your friends don't understand your calling, your purpose, your vocation. But you have to stand in your truth anyway, and they will eventually come around to understanding you, if you do it lovingly.