My father has been the real anchor of the family. Hes the one who has always encouraged my mother, my brother and me.

I have to earn re-election. Thats the way I see it.

There is no doubt that Stop-and-Frisk does not yield the desired results, and it is apparent that it disproportionately targets minority communities.

My father has been the real anchor of the family. Hes the one who has always encouraged my mother, my brother and me.

We must never forget that Black History is American History. The achievements of African Americans have contributed to our nation's greatness.

Only by acknowledging the success and sacrifice made by those who came before us, can we fully understand what we must do to ensure the liberty of those who will succeed us.

We examine and highlight the history of the African descendants in America, and know that each and every one of us has come this far because of our faith in this country.