26 Quotes by Bebe Moore Campbell

Once my loved one accepted the diagnosis, healing began for the entire family, but it took too long. It took years. Can't we, as a nation, begin to speed up that process? We need a national campaign to destigmatize mental illness, especially one targeted toward African Americans. The message must go on billboards and in radio and TV public service announcements. It must be preached from pulpits and discussed in community forums. It's not shameful to have a mental illness. Get treatment. Recovery is possible.

As I grow older part of my emotional survival plan must be to actively seek inspiration instead of passively waiting for it to find me.

People of color, particularly African Americans, feel the stigma more keenly. In a race-conscious society, some don’t want to be perceived as having yet another deficit.

Race, redemption and healing – thats my thing.

African Americans know about racism, but I don’t think we really know the causes. I decided it’s first of all a family problem.

A child’s death isn’t always necessary for a mother to grieve.

Race, redemption and healing - that's my thing.

African-Americans know about racism, but I don't think we really know the causes. I decided it's first of all a family problem.