"Well, it's the last step of the civil rights movement: You know, wrap your hands around some money, right?"
- Russell Simmons
About this Quote
This quote by Russell Simmons is describing the concept that economic power is the final step in the civil liberties movement. He is suggesting that the only method to really achieve equality is to acquire financial power. This means that individuals of color need to have access to the exact same economic opportunities as everybody else. This could consist of access to capital, education, and task opportunities. By having financial power, people of color can get the very same level of influence and respect as everyone else. This is the last step in the civil rights motion, and it is important for real equality to be achieved.
"Given the choice, children who don't want for anything will not save... We have an obligation as parents to give our children what they need. What they want we can give them as a special gift, or they can save their money for it"
"I don't understand the whole dating thing. I know right off the bat if I'm interested in someone, and I don't want them to waste their money on me and take me out to eat if I know I'm not interested in that person"