I believe that it is appropriate for young people in society to revisit Malcolm's journey and his role in history.

Telling a one-sided story doesn't allow for others to have self-love.

Until we have a serious discussion, this problem [racism] will continue to occur.

I feel so proud to see young people standing up against the injustice to stand up and say that "All lives matter." They're following in the footsteps of those who came before them.

I think books can give rise to empowerment.

The example my parents set, both in and outside of our household, helped me understand that we all have a specific purpose in life--to give back to society.

We are currently facing countless hurdles and obstacles, BUT will never lose the sight of infinite hope.

How can you be in love with someone for forever and not be willing to take a chance when it finally hits you in the face like a linebacker?

I don't think everybody wanted to be on [new Star Trek series] . I certainly didn't.

My son, Emilio Huerta, is running for congress. He was a young man who was marching and picketing.

All War Departments are now Defense Departments. This is all part of the doubletalk of our time. The aggressor is always on the other side.

Absolutely, everyone and anyone can get involved in yoga. I've seen really small kids doing it in my yoga class, right up to elderly people doing it.

I ended up in the Army Air Corps in the Pacific, operating out of Ayuka field in Hawaii.

In the days of democracy there is no such thing as active loyalty to a person. You are, therefore, loyal or disloyal to institutions.

It's better for the country when each party looks like it stands for something serious, for some big things, but they're not narrow and they're not bought.

I have never thought of writing as hard work, but I have worked hard to find a voice.