Society wants to categorize everything, but to me it's all African-American music. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes african american categorize
I get a wave of pride in America when I look back at what we've accomplished in the field of music. Johnny Otis accomplishamericaback Change image and share on social
I'm not suggesting our music is the only music, but I am suggesting that there are certain elements in America's culture that are so precious that it would be a shame for them to go down the drain. Johnny Otis americaculturedrain Change image and share on social
People are going to wake up to this great reservoir of music we've created in America - cakewalks, one-steps, boogie-woogie, country and western. I had a bit to do with one of those traditions. Johnny Otis americabiteboogie Change image and share on social
Ever since I watched 'Roots,' I've dreamed of tracing my African ancestry and helping other people do the same. Henry Louis Gates africanancestrydream Change image and share on social
Well, I actually wrote her a letter a couple of days ago congratulating her. The tone I tried to convey in the letter is, look, you are a part of a great American historical process. Bruce Babbitt agoamericancongratulate Change image and share on social
I never want to be called the funniest Indian female comedian that exists. I feel like I can go head-to-head with the best white, male comedy writers that are out there. Why would I want to self-categorize myself into a smaller group than I'm able to compete in? Mindy Kaling callcategorizecomedian share on social