Ill never forget Hurricane Katrina - the mix of a natural and a man-made catastrophe that resulted in the death of over 1,500 of our neighbors. Millions of folks were marked by the tragedy.

There are a lot of stats and a strong correlation between dropout rates and crime as well as poverty.

High school dropout rates nationally - Not enough is being done on this issue.

Leaving American disaster victims to languish is morally reprehensible and un-American.

Keeping our kids engaged and in school must become a national priority.

Ive introduced eight bills to fight for support for our small businesses and ensure we get funding to rebuild public housing - among other things.

I'll never forget Hurricane Katrina - the mix of a natural and a man-made catastrophe that resulted in the death of over 1, 500 of our neighbors. Millions of folks were marked by the tragedy.

Art is not delivered like the morning paper

the song of the deadheavy as rain on the wide banana leaveshard as drums

-. Every destiny comes with a destiny activator or proof producer. Someone God will use to bring out he best in you

A direct relationship exists between the caliber of the writing you read and the caliber of the writing you make.

Being bad. Discomfort with your body. Bad self image. All those things turn you into an artist. The same things that keep you from being in a proper marriage.

Who would dream that one can love without being crushed under the weight of it?

It is as easy to unknowingly deceive yourself as it is to deceive others.

Fear sits and smiles and is predatory, immobile and silent and serene; an observer who conserves his energy and is content to wait.

Every 13 seconds in America someone uses a gun - not to kill someone, but to stop a crime.

If you got beauty, beauty, just raise em up. Cause every inch of you is perfect from the bottom to the top.