And, yes, words matter. They may reflect reality, but they also have the power to change reality - the power to uplift and to abase.

If I could offer a single prescription for the survival of America, and particularly black America, it would be to restore the family. And if you asked me how to do it, my answer - doubtlessly oversimplified - would be; save the boys.

And, yes, words matter. They may reflect reality, but they also have the power to change reality - the power to uplift and to abase.

It is a mistake to suppose that requiring the nonmathematical to take more advanced math courses will enhance their understanding and not merely exacerbate their sense of inadequacy.

Your best shot at happiness, self-worth and personal satisfaction - the things that constitute real success - is not in earning as much as you can but in performing as well as you can something that you consider worthwhile.

People who believe a problem can be solved tend to get busy solving it.

It's always illegitimate for white men to organize as white men.