Quotes about Black Americans

Irish Americans are no more Irish than Black Americans are Africans. Votes: 3

In 1975 I was among a group of blacks who formed the Black Americans in Support of Israel Committee. Votes: 3

The trip to Mars can only be understood through Black Americans. I say, the trip to Mars can only be understood through Black Americans. Votes: 3

Black Americans, no more than white Americans, they do not want more government programs which perpetuate dependency. They don't want to be a colony in a nation. Votes: 3

We have a tendency in this country that when we say Black it automatically means Black Americans. But that's a big mistake, and that keeps us divided. There are Blacks all over this entire world-even in Africa. Votes: 3

Black Americans make up 10 or 11% of the population, but they account now for something of 40 to 45% of all the abortions. This is a privileged position that I'm not sure anyone in their right mind would aspire to. Votes: 3

Black Americans are the only people in history who are for education instead of liberation. George Washington wasn't beating up on British for the right to open a college! The line isn't "Give me education or give me death." Votes: 3

I happen to know at least a hundred Sudanese refugees in the United States, all of whom were taken in by white families and white churches, and they all tell me''Naima, you were blessed to be raised by Black Americans.' Votes: 3

A very hurting thing for Black Americans - to feel that we can't love our enemies. People forget what a great tradition we have as African-Americans in the practice of forgiveness and compassion. And if we neglect that tradition, we suffer. Votes: 3

You have to use what you have in order to get what you need and the people can not be rich unless somebody is rich. The Hip-Hop generation has carried more people with it than any other enterprise Black Americans have had. Votes: 3

I think anyone that comes to Nigeria has to offer value. What value are you bringing? There are Black Americans here. I think we've moved beyond that Africans vs. African Americans. They may have more issues with us than we do with them. Votes: 3

In terms of viewing the world in a certain way, when you're talking about monsters and talking about the metaphor that you're trying to create, as Black Americans, you oft times stand apart and you have to look at things from the inside out or the outside in. Votes: 3

The welfare state has done to Black Americans what slavery (and Jim Crow and racism) could not have done. . .break up the black family. Today, just slightly over 30 percent of black kids live in two-parent families. Historically, from the 1870s on. . . 75-90 percent of black kids lived in two-parent families. Votes: 3

Black Americans should be given credit for finding probably the perfect weapon; the weapon of the song. And that song continues. Most holocausts don't, so they have this bitterness left over. The phenomenon of the world, as far as Black Americans are considered, is that we are not a bitter people. Votes: 3

It is time to celebrate the New Black Americans - those who have sealed the Deal, who aren't beholden to liberal indulgence any more than they are to the disdain of the hard Right. It is time to praise blacks who are merely undeniable in their individuality and exemplary in their levels of achievement . Votes: 3

Particularly black Americans, many of them, from quotes that I have seen and conversations I've had, are sort of insulted that the civil rights movement is being hijacked - the rhetoric of the civil rights movement is being hijacked for something like same sex marriage. Black Americans tend to have a higher degree of religiosity. Votes: 3

I think this is what people misunderstand about Martin Luther King saying to love your enemies. They think he was just using this silly little phrase, but what he meant was that as Black Americans we need to let our anger go, because holding on to it we hold ourselves down. We oppress ourselves by holding on to anger. Votes: 3

This was the first Memorial Day [Monday, May 1st, 1865]. African Americans invented Memorial Day in Charleston, South Carolina. What you have there is Black Americans recently freed from slavery announcing to the world with their flowers, their feet, and their songs what the war had been about. What they basically were creating was the Independence Day of a Second American Revolution. Votes: 3

The relationship of black Americans to Obama is sociologically riveting. Votes: 1

Progress for black Americans depends on good schools because education is the last great equalizer. Votes: 1

I think black Americans expect too much from individual black Americans in terms of changing the status quo. Votes: 1

Big and oppressive government has long been the enemy of freedom, something black Americans know all too well. Votes: 1

All black Americans have slave names. They have white names; names that the slave master has given to them. Votes: 1

In a typical history book, black Americans are mentioned in the context of slavery or civil rights. There's so much more to the story. Votes: 1

I think race has been a burden for black Americans. Being Muslim has also been a challenge because so many people do not understand Islam. Votes: 1

I fully recognize and appreciate the many substantial contributions of black Americans and other minorities to the creation and preservation and development of our great nation. Votes: 1

I write for myself, and my goal is bringing that world and that experience of black Americans to life on the stage and giving it a space there. Votes: 1

But I know that the vote of 9 out of 10 black Americans for the Democratic Party or for leftist kinds of policies just is not reflective of their opinions. Votes: 1

As soon as you say that there is a community called, let's say, black Americans, you've immediately created a boundary line - who's in that group, who's outside that group. Votes: 1

The closest Indian analogy to the position of black Americans is that of the Dalits - formerly called 'Untouchables,' the outcastes who for millennia suffered humiliating discrimination and oppression. Votes: 1

For black Americans, we know that gun control... sprouts from racist soil - be it after the or during the infamous Dred Scott case where black man's humanity was not recognized. Votes: 1

The injustices endured by black Americans at the hands of their own government have no parallel in our history, not only during the period of slavery but also in the Jim Crow era that followed. Votes: 1

When President Kennedy was elected, many black Americans, like so many Americans, were captivated by his youth and energy and promise and were especially hopeful that he might move the country in a new direction on civil rights. Votes: 1

Law enforcement's biased view of the Irish lives on in the nickname we still use for the vehicles we use to transport groups of prisoners. It is, after all, the 'paddy wagon.' The Irish had tough times, but little compares to the experience on our soil of black Americans. Votes: 1

How many of the original songs survive intact from the slave cabins? Probably not many in their original form. Time has transformed them like light in a prism. What we hope to present is a version of those spirituals, and they speak not just to black Americans, but to people worldwide. Votes: 1

If his presidency is to represent the full power of the idea that black Americans are just like everyone else - fully human and fully capable of intellect, courage and patriotism - then Barack Obama has to be subject to the same rough and tumble of political criticism experienced by his predecessors. Votes: 1

I think all in all, one thing a lot of plays seem to be saying is that we need to, as black Americans, to make a connection with our past in order to determine the kind of future we're going to have. In other words, we simply need to know who we are in relation to our historical presence in America. Votes: 1

Americans aren't accepting of black humor, it's terrible. Votes: 0

The black situation has changed. They finally realized they're Americans. Votes: 0

Americans are inclined to see the world and foreign affairs in black and white. Votes: 0

During 1866 and 1922, Native Americans and black soldiers often intermingled in the American west, on the frontier. Votes: 0

Are Latino-Americans white? Black? Other? Illegal aliens from Mars? Or are we the very face of America? Votes: 0

Although black and white Americans live, work, and learn together now, there is still injustice in America. Votes: 0

I think Americans such as Leviathan have done a lot to expand the sonic palette of black metal. Votes: 0

Many Americans don't mourn in public anymore - we don't wear black, we don't beat our chests and wail. Votes: 0

Part-black generally means all-black in Americans' minds. Just as part-Asian or part-Hispanic or part-anything-else usually puts individuals in those minority-groups' camps. Votes: 0

They say African Americans. I say black people. I've only been to Africa once. I've been in America all my life! Votes: 0

Most of the things that are asked of me as a representative black person, would suggest never are we equal Americans. Votes: 0

We must never forget that Black History is American History. The achievements of African Americans have contributed to our nation's greatness. Votes: 0

We must always embrace individual liberty and enforce the constitutional rights of all Americans-rich and poor, immigrant and native, black and white. Votes: 0

Sidney Poitier became a star in part by helping black and white Americans negotiate their new relationship in the post-Civil Rights era. Votes: 0

I warn black Americans'don't get too mixed. A little is fine, but not to the point where you're out of the family. Votes: 0

I'm thinking about American votes and American - all Americans, black or white have to be concerned about what's happening in the world. Votes: 0

It did occur to me that certainly African-Americans are not underserved in picture books, but those books are almost all about specifically black experiences. Votes: 0

Historically Black Colleges and Universities, or HBCUs, have played an important role in enriching the lives of not just African Americans, but our entire country. Votes: 0

Americans have their issues with skin colour, even within the black community, with light and dark skin; it's crazy - but no one's oblivious to it. Votes: 0

I fully recognize and appreciate the many substantial contributions of black Americans and other minorities to the creation and preservation and development of our great nation Votes: 0

Yippies, Hippies, Yahoos, Black Panthers, lions and tigers alike - I would swap the whole damn zoo for the kind of young Americans I saw in Vietnam. Votes: 0

My greatest influence has been the blues. And that's a literary influence, because I think the blues is the best literature that we as black Americans have. Votes: 0

It is my hope that as we commemorate Black History Month in the future, we will continue to celebrate the many achievements and rich culture of African-Americans. Votes: 0

The next Republican that will win will campaign in the Latino community, will campaign amongst Asian-Americans, will campaign in the black churches, will campaign in college campuses. Votes: 0

I write for myself and my goal is bringing that world and that experience of black Americans to life on the stage and giving it a space there. Votes: 0

For black Americans, we know that gun control... sprouts from racist soil - be it after the or during the infamous Dred Scott case where black mans humanity was not recognized. Votes: 0

I read that Hollywood wanted to film Fences years ago with a white director, but [August] Wilson refused. He thought that the director needed to have lived the culture of black Americans. Votes: 0