"The initial group of Black leaders came from the religious tradition... They appealed to our nation's conscience and tried to exercise power that was moral power…a new awareness and commitment to public values - a return to the fundamental principles this country was founded on." Dr. Jim Joseph Former Ambassador to South Africa, director US-South Africa Center for Leadership and Public Values "Native American leadership is based on time-honored traditions, cultures, and religious beliefs including an understanding of the relationships between human beings and the larger world. Tribes have a long-term view of things." John Echohawk Executive director, the Native American Rights Fund "Our communities take care of one another. That has been our vision and salvation. It is what we must hold onto for our future well-being." Lea Williams Author, Servants of the People: The 1960s Legacy of African American Leadership "There is this basic value that whatever you do, you do for the community and the family. It is not about you as an individual. Yes, it is important to do well, but because it will enable others to do well. Even in the midst of dire circumstances, people will say let me see if I can help." Honorable Anna Escobedo Cabral US Treasurer "For us in Jemez, we are leaders among equals…at some point you are called and given certain responsibilities as a leader. People respect that. But, when your time is done, you are among equals again." Benny Shendo Jemez Pueblo

"Leadership is "a communal responsibility with a concern for the welfare of the 'people' or tribe and then sharing the work that needs to be done based on skills and abilities. Leadership shared responsibility and promoting people's well-being." LaDonna Harris Comanche, President - Americans for Indian Opportunity "The work of Martin Luther King Jr. was to interpret the moral dilemma of America to White America and the rest of the world. Black people already understood this. When Martin died, we felt a responsibility to live up to the moral legacy he established." Honorable Andrew Young Former Mayor of Atlanta, Congressman, Ambassador "I believe that a great people live by their moral and ethical principles everyday. I believe that a nation earns respect when it shows compassion and decency." Mayor Federico Pena "Latinos live America's core values of family and hard work. Instead of asking us to change our names and culture and to assimilate, Latinos should be saying, 'You should become more like us.' We espouse an American that lives up to its values. America is the best country in the world - but it cannot become a true world leader unless it embraces all its people." Raul Yzaguirre President Emeritus, NCLR