The Africans know I'm not an African. I'm an American.

We're dealing with old issues that aren't ours. We carry them and we pass them on to those who come after us. I am hoping to crack some of those.

We're here for a reason. I believe a bit of the reason is to throw little torches out to lead people through the dark.

If every American donated five hours a week, it would equal the labor of twenty million full-time volunteers.

You don't want to think something might be racist, but it might be, because your gut is telling you it is

Normal is just a cycle on the washing machine.

I always wore sneakers when I wanted to. It was always about being comfortable and being myself.