Quotes by Earl Graves

“He was ahead of his time, ... He showed African-Americans how they could be part of the landscape of this country.”

“[In the auto industry, for example,] There is no American car made that does not have parts made by African-American-owned businesses, ... is a proponent of doing business with African-Americans in particular and minorities in general.”

“He was a hard-nosed competitor, but he was class all the way,”

“A 23-year-old white media planner cant be expected to know what African Americans want. Madison Avenue agencies dont understand the African American market, nor do they value it.”

“Lets get some compensation out there for people thats sick -- Get this over and done with, start making decisions,”

“Im satisfied with the presentation today. Col. Jestin covered alot of ground and the current concerns that we had, he covered those, and what concerns we have we wont know until they get that stuff dug up and know what it actually is.”

“Graves, he said, I want to be your friend. I started to protest we already were friends, but he said No, when I walked in here I wasnt your friend. When I leave here I will be your friend,”

“Companies have budgets to balance as well, but unlike the federal government, we can go out of business.”

“Were big into youth programs.”

“Since June of 2004, weve funded 73 charities.”