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.

Be careful about gossiping because loose lips really do sink ships. Now that I'm in the broadcast business, and people talk about me, I know what it feels like to be the victim of gossip.

When I'm at the premiere and I see the film in its entirety, I forget plot, I forget the story, I forget what my character goes through, because I really do just let it go.

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.

Poverty and wealth inequality are a form of instability into the future.

Leonard Pitts, Jr. is the most insightful and inspiring columnist of his generation.

I feel blessed to be in the broadcast business for 20 years. I believe that when you're this blessed, you have an obligation to pay it forward. That's what life is all about ultimately.