I grew. Going outside my comfort zone is a big one for me.

That is still the case in this country for too many students, the soft bigotry of low expectations. If you don't expect them to learn, if you don't expect them to succeed - then it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.

If you don't have courage, you can't practice any of the other virtues.

The data is going to indicate sadly that when the Obama administration is over, black people will have lost ground in every single leading economic indicator category.

Regardless of your race, religion or political affiliation, never hesitate to question those in authority.

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.

I believe if we make black America better, we make all of America better.