“When I was in my early 20s, I studied tae kwon do and hapkido. I earned brown belts in both of them.” BrownBeltsEarly 20s Author:Karen Bass
“You know, I was a community activist, so I'm used to standing out in front of an elected official's office and protesting.” KnowsUsedCommunityFrontsOfficeStandingOfficialsActivistStanding OutElected Officials Author:Karen Bass
“I think that women are much more collaborative; men are much more competitive.” ThinkingMen Author:Karen Bass
“My father was from the South and turned me into a news junkie at a very early age. I would sit and watch TV with him.” AgeFatherWatchesTvsNewsSouthJunkie Author:Karen Bass
“I have been a lifelong community activist and frankly did not dream of being in public office.” Has BeensDreamCommunityOfficeActivistLifelongPublic Office Author:Karen Bass
“I dislike when people try to pigeonhole me, when all I want is to do good work.” PeopleWantTryingDislikeGood Work Author:Karen Black
“Illiteracy is rampant. People are out of communication.” PeopleCommunicationIlliteracy Author:Karen Black
“If I turn on the television, am I to believe that that is America? I'm sorry, I don't believe that's America.” IfsBelieveAmericaTurnsTelevisionSorryDon't BelieveI'm SorryTurn-on Author:Karen Black
“I love what I do, so it's not tiring. If I worked at a computer or drove a truck, I'd be dead in a week.” IfsWeekComputerTireTruck Author:Karen Black