“It takes courage to live in the midst of hate. And it requires strength to keep that hatred from eating your soul.”

“Racism defends our greed, frees us from self-control and makes others responsible for our failings. It is an attempt to silence the guilt so we can look in the mirror.”

“If I'm going to spend a lifetime writing my story, I want it to mean something.”

“It takes courage to live in the midst of hate. And it requires strength to keep that hatred from eating your soul.”