I'm a fierce advocate for diversity. Always have been, always will be. Roland Martin More Quotes by Roland Martin More Quotes From Roland Martin Out of all the senators who have yet to decide how they're going to vote, they have the largest African-American constituency, brothers who are constituents, we're having them lead us into the office to talk with their particular [member.]. Roland Martin politics This is the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March and we really wanted to make a clear statement that men are standing behind black women in this position and wanted to meet with the Republican leaders to urge them to vote for her tomorrow morning. Roland Martin politics We can change the direction of the country with our vote. Roland Martin direction vote change country If companies are able to have multiple revenue streams and have their hands in multiple pools of money, then why shouldn't the people who actually work for those brands be able to do the exact same thing? Roland Martin money work hands people Your life is not defined by the one place where you work. Roland Martin place you work life I found that quiet place in my home that is my place of refuge. I don't care if you got kids or if you are married. You got to find that one place that is your everybody-off-limit place: unless this place is on fire, or you need to go to the emergency room, don't disturb me. You can go to this place and cleanse, meditate, let God speak to you. Roland Martin me you god home I think it's important for people to always understand what is the context is in what is being said, because that obviously determines what folks are talking about. Roland Martin understand think important people When you build your own brand, people will still return your phone calls regardless of the call letters or where you actually work, because they now know you and they trust you in what you have to say and what you're doing. That, to me, is the most important aspect when it comes to building your brand. Roland Martin me you trust work The black vote is always important, and the reason is it serves as a tremendous base for the Democratic Party. On the national level, Democrats traditionally receive at least 90 percent of the black vote. Roland Martin vote black party important If you want to age a lot of years, become president. Roland Martin become you age want Everybody can adore you because you're on television, but at the end of the day, when you're no longer on TV, who's still there? It's family. Roland Martin end-of-the-day day you family I can't talk about the education of black children if I ignored two of my nieces who were a couple of grade levels behind. I believe that charity begins at home, and I take seriously the role of a godfather to fill the gap when the parents aren't doing their job. Roland Martin black education home children I read several books at one time. Roland Martin read books one-time time Even though we are a nation that's becoming a minority country, we still have this view where everything is seen through the prism of the dominant culture, which really means white. Roland Martin view white country culture My voice is not going to be silenced by anybody. Roland Martin silenced anybody going voice I've lost jobs before; I've had contracts not renewed, and it didn't get me down. I didn't get upset; I just keep it moving. That has always been the case, and that will always be the case. You must look out for you. Roland Martin down look me you My life has never been defined as Roland Martin, CNN; Roland Martin, TVOne; or Roland Martin, 'Tom Joyner Morning Show.' I'm appreciative of all of those platforms, but I've done all different things. I'm still Roland Martin. Roland Martin my-life never morning life When I was in meditation, God began to speak to me, and God said, 'Roland, I have enough preachers. I need people where you are in your positions. When you are on radio, when you are on television, you speak into more people in the five minutes than some preachers speak to in an entire year.' Roland Martin me you god people We need people who truly live their faith, represent their faith, speaking to the issues of faith through a faith prism as opposed to just having folks talking about faith when there is a crisis. Roland Martin live faith talking people If you are a Democrat, and you get less than 90% of the black vote, you are going to likely lose your election. Roland Martin you election vote black
