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Black Quotes

Black holes, bias, and belonging, all in one word.

This collection ranges from cosmic curiosity about black holes and possibility to a pointed observation about racial conditioning and who gets blamed for problems. For quotes on subtler, quieter qualities, see Mystery quotes.

Two people will never be President in my lifetime. A woman and a black.

Quotes by Charles Evers

Speaking as a black person, welfare is the worst thing that's ever happened to us.

Quotes by Charles Evers

Go down to the Republican headquarters. They ain't got a single black working there. Not one.

Quotes by Charles Evers

The people who couldn't get out of New Orleans to escape the storm were predominantly Black.

Quotes by Charles B. Rangel

You know it's going to hell when the best rapper out there is white and the best golfer is black.

Quotes by Charles Barkley

I think anybody who is racist is an idiot whether they are black or white.

Quotes by Charles Barkley

But when I see a story on welfare on television, they only show black people.

Quotes by Charles Barkley

We, as black people, we have a lot of crooks.

Quotes by Charles Barkley

We only put the negative black people on television. We don't put the good, hard-working black people.

Quotes by Charles Barkley

Neither one of the parties is doing anything for poor people. They're both full of it. Black people have been voting Democratic their whole life, and they're still poor. And the Republicans don't do anything for poor people, either.

Quotes by Charles Barkley

Unfortunately, as I tell my white friends, we, as black people, we're never going to be successful - not because of you white people but because of other black people. When you're black, you have to deal with so much...

Quotes by Charles Barkley

For some reason, we're brainwashed to think if you're not a thug or an idiot, you're not black enough. If you go to school, make good grades, speak intelligent, and don't break the law, you're not a good black person.

Quotes by Charles Barkley

When I hear of an 'equity' in a case like this, I am reminded of a blind man in a dark room - looking for a black hat - which isn't there.

Quotes by Charles Bowen

I don't want to be known as the black model. I want to be recognized as Chanel Iman, a personality.

Quotes by Chanel Iman

Kanye West does not represent all black people.

Quotes by Charlamagne tha God

I'm black, and I don't support Donald Trump in any way, shape, or form.

Quotes by Charlamagne tha God

With the success of 'Black Privilege,' of course, the book publishers wanted me to come with another book immediately. They came with the check, but I don't do things for money.

Quotes by Charlamagne tha God

I don't want to be the guy who's 50-something years old sitting in front of a microphone with my beard dyed black and my hat on backwards, yo-yo-yoing.

Quotes by Charlamagne tha God

I think black men especially should go to therapy and seek out mental help, because we need it. Even if you don't think you need it, we need it.

Quotes by Charlamagne tha God

I come from an era of black pride, black power, my father riding around listening to James Brown singing, 'Say it loud: I'm black and I'm proud,' and people walking around with African medallions and Malcolm X hats.

Quotes by Charlamagne tha God

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this collection say about racial conditioning in society?
One quote makes a direct, honest observation: "We're conditioned in this country to believe that if there's a problem, the black man is usually the culprit." It's presented as the speaker's own candid reflection. For more on emotional and social topics, see our Emotion page.
Is there a quote about mixed heritage and identity?
Yes - one quote speaks personally about growing up between two communities: "My father is black and my mother is white. Therefore, I could answer to either, which kind of makes me a racial Lone Ranger, caught between two communities." It's a genuine, personal reflection on identity.
Does the collection include anything about space or physics?
One quote shares a fascination with science fiction, mentioning "Planets being sucked into black holes, and the various vortexes that create possibility." For more on curious, mysterious topics, see our Mystery collection.
Is there a quote about music side-projects?
Yes - one quote mentions a side project called Black Light Burns, describing it as "still a labor of love" alongside a main band commitment. For quotes with more depth, see our Depth page.
What's the range of topics under "black" in this collection?
It spans quite a bit - from personal identity and social observation to science fiction and music, showing how differently the same word can be used. Explore more in our Elegance collection.

One entry describes growing up between a black father and a white mother, navigating two communities at once. Readers can also browse Emotion quotes for related identity themes, or Depth quotes for a more introspective tone.