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.

This administration and these folk who run Washington are no more interested in our welfare and our well being than the man on the moon. And we have got to start taking our destiny into our hands.

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.

Troubled times do call for troubled songs, songs that unsettle our souls and our spirits unapologetically.

Don't envy someone else's gift. Discover your own.

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.

There are really only two types of people. Either you're running scared or you're running free. I choose to run free, and you can, too, no matter what your circumstances in life.