I always identified with that feeling of being an underdog. So I always was looking to connect with and meet people from other cultures, to experience people living a different life that I am. Michael Franti connectcultureexperience Change image and share on social
People underestimate the hip-hop audience and the capacity to understand politics when it's part of music. Michael Franti audiencecapacityhip Change image and share on social
We can bomb the world to pieces, but we can't bomb it into peace. Michael Franti bombpeacepiece Change image and share on social
The U.S. has historically been the world's largest contributor to climate change. Michael Franti changeclimatecontributor Change image and share on social
I hope I inspire people to dream bigger than what they are living, but a dream within their reach. Michael Franti bigdreamhope Change image and share on social
The more places I go to, the more I realize I understand so little about the world. Michael Franti placerealizeunderstand Change image and share on social
I drive a hybrid. It's a Ford Escape. That's my only car. Michael Franti cardriveescape Change image and share on social
After a show, I'll get the 16-year-old white kid whose lip is pierced, his head is shaved and his parents hate him, and the young gangster from the screwed-up 'hood, and they say that now they realize there's someone out there who thinks like they do. Michael Franti gangsterhatehead share on social
Many kids in foster homes have a lot of emotions that are hard to get out. It's important to let them know they can make a difference in the community. Michael Franti communitydifferenceemotion Change image and share on social
When you're in Jamaica, unless you're in a tourist spot, you don't hear Bob Marley; you mostly hear dance hall music. Michael Franti bobdancehall Change image and share on social
