Hip hop music is important precisely because it sheds light on contemporary politics, history, and race. At its best, hip hop gives voice to marginal black youth we are not used to hearing from on such topics. Michael Eric Dyson
I didn't get to college until my 20s, because I was a young father on welfare and had to take all kind of jobs to support my young son. There's what frames my view on the topics I discuss on my shows, and the average person relates to that. No matter how many degrees I have now, I lived that life, and that comes through to the people watching. Michael Eric Dyson
The vine bears three kinds of grapes: the first of pleasure, the second of intoxication, the third of disgust. Diogenes Three, Second, Pleasure Share with your Friends Share Everyone likes a good quote - don't forget to share. Biography Nationality: Greek Type: Philosopher Born: 412 BC Died: 323 BC Links Find on Amazon: Diogenes Cite this Page: Citation Popular Topics Love Quotes Life Quotes Friendship Quotes Motivational Quotes Inspirational Quotes Success Quotes Funny Quotes Wisdom Quotes More topics Grid List Prev 1 2 Next Diogenes
There are no taboos. Every topic is open, however shocking. It is the way that the topics are handled that's important, and that applies whether it is a 15-year-old who is reading your book or someone who is 55. Robert Cormier