"Journalism is not black. Journalism is not white. If anything, it's grey."

 RIP Bernard Shaw -- first CNN anchor.

"I wouldn't think of myself as a journalist of color.  My skin is black.  I love that. But, I'm a journalist first.  World class. Strive to be the very best, and use models that exemplify the very best.  Work very, very hard. And remain confident in yourself.  You will stumble many, many times...  I happen to believe it's a worthwhile price to pay, but you're gonna pay a price."

 (Photo by Ed Lallo/Getty Images -- New Orleans, Louisiana, between August 15 - 18, 1988.)