Elaine brown

You cannot look at the success of black people by seeing who is on the front of Ebony magazine or by looking at Oprah. When you consider that only 1 percent of all business revenue comes from black-owned businesses, you have to ask yourself if this class disparity is the kind of society we want.

It's in our power to save these lives.

The recipients don't know how to say thank you. Some are uncomfortable that someone's death led to their salvation.

If you have any doubt that we live in a society controlled by men, try reading down the index of contributors to a volume of quotations, looking for women's names

There's no chip on our shoulder. We really love to play. We try to keep thinking in these terms: Play for each other. Play because you love it. When you play, show the enthusiasm you have for the game.