Ever since I've become chairman, there have been profiles of me in People, George, The Washington Post, The Detroit News, and all of them could have been written by the same person. Julian Bond chairmandetroitgeorge Change image and share on social
There is a thin line between politics and theatricals. Julian Bond linepolitictheatrical Change image and share on social
I now teach at American University and the University of Virginia. Julian Bond americanteachuniversity Change image and share on social
And I've tried to give us a higher profile. Typically, at a board meeting, we'd pass resolutions about the civil-rights issue of the day, but we'd never tell anyone. So I've instituted a policy of announcing our resolutions at the end of our meetings. Julian Bond announceboardcivil share on social
Violence is black children going to school for 12 years and receiving 6 years' worth of education. Julian Bond blackchildeducation Change image and share on social
You know, I come from six generations of college graduates. Julian Bond collegegenerationgraduate Change image and share on social
As skills and energy became more of a demand, people who didn't have skills just got left behind, got shuttled to the side. Education didn't keep up with their promise. Education didn't prepare them for this new world. Jobs went overseas. Julian Bond demandeducationenergy share on social
Black reporters are as capable of racism as anyone else. Julian Bond blackcapableracism Change image and share on social
Many are attracted to social service - the rewards are immediate, the gratification quick. But if we have social justice, we won't need social service. Julian Bond attractgratificationjustice Change image and share on social
I want to step up our voter-registration activities. Not every branch does it, and not all the time. I want them to go back and get out the vote because I want us to have a big impact on the Congressional elections this year. Julian Bond activitybackbig share on social