The one public system in which America goes out of its way to provide services to African-Americans is prison. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes african america american
One death is a tragedy, and a million deaths are a statistic. Nicholas Kristof deathmillionstatistic Change image and share on social
Perhaps no country in Latin America is more picturesque than Bolivia, and the most memorable Bolivian city may be Potosi. Nicholas Kristof americaboliviabolivian Change image and share on social
We all stand on the shoulders of our ancestors. We're in a relay race, relying on the financial and human capital of our parents and grandparents. Blacks were shackled for the early part of that relay race, and although many of the fetters have come off, whites have developed a huge lead. Nicholas Kristof ancestorblackcapital share on social
Having a Congress with a more diverse educational and professional background would serve the country well. And given the budget challenges facing America today, we might benefit from a few more cold, calculating problem solvers, and fewer courtroom impresarios. John Sununu americabackgroundbenefit 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
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