There's sort of a persistent misperception that talking about race is black folk's burden. Ultimately, only men can end sexism, and only white people can end racism. Benjamin Todd Jealous blackburdenend Change image and share on social
With all the other -isms that we deal with, that sort of nameless -ism that we have in too many of our hearts against the poor in this country is what wounds us most broadly. Benjamin Todd Jealous broadlycountrydeal Change image and share on social
I often tell people I don't care whether they join the NAACP or some other group, but you better join something. Benjamin Todd Jealous caregroupjoin Change image and share on social
No person can maximize the American Dream on the minimum wage. Benjamin Todd Jealous americandreammaximize Change image and share on social
We are confident that the Supreme Court will soon see the direction that this country is headed and enshrine marriage as a constitutional right for all. Benjamin Todd Jealous confidentconstitutionalcountry Change image and share on social
Racial profiling punishes innocent individuals for the past actions of those who look and sound like them. It misdirects crucial resources and undercuts the trust needed between law enforcement and the communities they serve. It has no place in our national discourse, and no place in our nation's police departments. Benjamin Todd Jealous actioncommunitycrucial share on social
The black community has been the foundation of the progressive community in this country for a long time. Benjamin Todd Jealous blackcommunitycountry Change image and share on social