The fact that ... this situation exploded as a result of this young man being killed unarmed has called the nation's attention to this, ... But people here in Cincinnati have known that this has been a problem. |
The new statements by the Adam's Mark are a move in the right direction, but actions speak louder than words, and we're still waiting for concrete action by the hotel. |
The sad thing about that is that gap is not narrowing. |
The technological segregation known as the digital divide must be narrowed, |
Their anger is justified, ... Their feelings of frustration are justified. We have an obligation to listen so that we don't repeat [this] situation in communities all across this nation. |
There ought to be a basic assumption that black people, Latinos, Asians, native Americans and women, for that matter, can do something other than carry bags, make beds and wash dishes, |
They can't scare us, ... They will now have to deal with us. |
This issue is crying out for advocates, ... and we expect advocacy from the White House and the Justice Department. |
This type of random violence is repulsive and it must not be allowed to go unpunished, |
This type of random violence is repulsive, and it must not be allowed to go unpunished, |
Those who aren't caught up into this bigotry, this hatred, those who respect us when they see us. Then you have an obligation also, the good ones. To make sure you say to the others, that this blue wall of silence must come down and that everybody must be treated equally, |
To the casual onlooker, that said, 'Wait a minute, there really is a race here. There is something more here than what we've been hearing, which is: 'He can't win. He can't win. |
Two days ago, President Bush made his 30th visit to Pennsylvania. ... Yet he couldn't come to Pennsylvania to speak to us, |
virtual whitewash in programming |
We believe we're a vital part of that public, ... and we will no longer be silent. |