I Used To Walk Around Saying That

Racism Built Me Into A Person That Was Set Up To Be Self-destructive.

Well The First Thing I'd Say Is That I'm Not Sure Exactly What I'm Supposed To Do To Show My Remorse Other Than To Say That I'm Remorseful.

If They're All So Brilliant And I'm Such An Affirmative-action Hire, How Come They Didn't Catch Me?

I Can't Say Anything Other Than The Fact That I Feel A Range Of Emotions Including Guilt, Shame, Sadness, Betrayal, Freedom And Appreciation For Those Who Have Stood By Me, Been Tough On Me, And Have Taken The Time To Understand That There Is A Deeper Story And Not To Believe Everything They Read In The Newspapers.

I Have Lived A Life That Has Been Beautiful And Painful At Some Moments. But I Am Convinced Others Can Learn How To Control A Certain Kind Of Rage That Bubbles Up In Many Americans, Particularly, But Not Limited To, Women, Blacks, And Other Minorities.