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 think, for most of us is that once you get to a certain place in your career you're not having to elbow and knock people around and audition for parts.

Capitalism is like a child: if you want the child to grow up free and productive, somebody's got to look over the shoulder of that child.

John Carlos provided the world with one of the most iconic images of the 1960s with his Black Power salute after a medal-winning performance at the 1968 summer games.

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

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

I'm talking about France and Germany and Italy and Spain - new friend Germany - and I love that story, how they lead the world in some things that the world needs leadership in. Amongst them we're the only ones without national healthcare. Can't go to a hospital and not worry about falling into bankruptcy. They go to university free. We're killing our students with debt. That scares me.