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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Good Dems are good Dems. They want a representative that really reflects their values.

I would put myself towards left of center.

Even after facing jail, Martin Luther King, Jr. courageously and boldly spoke out against racial inequality.

Greatness is not dependent on your background, it is dependent on how much value you were able to add to yourself per time.

There is no well being without inner peace.

I shouldn't have spoken like that.''People do, sometimes. People who've had less to contend with than you. We're not always in full control of our actions.

Just sing it. Don't prove you can sing it. I know you can, you know you can. So just do it, because if you try to prove it, you'll lose.

Iced champagne was served, and the feel of the cold wine in her mouth gave Emma a shiver that ran over her from head to toe.

If you are going to try to go to war, or to prepare for war, in a capitalist country, you have got to let business make money out of the process or business won't work.

Every Christian will allow that sin is an evil, and that it is our duty not to commit sin.

Twi-moms! I love them, the little cougars!

Sometimes forgiveness is the hardest thing to give, but the most cherished thing to receive.

You are young, and in love. Every young man in your position is the most miserable young man who ever lived.