Chaka Fattah

“ Education has been another Cosby cause. He and I share the passion for leveling the playing field, providing every child the resources, the quality teachers and the full opportunity to achieve his or her dreams. ”

“ Bill Cosby raised some hackles by telling African American parents they need to do a better job teaching their children morals at home. He chided those who "had forgotten the sacrifices of those in the civil rights movement" and declared that many young African Americans put too much emphasis on sports, fashion, and acting tough in the streets. ”

“ Another side of the Bill Cosby Philadelphia Story is his anti- violence work. I have marched with Bill Cosby and my friend Bilal Qayyum through the streets of our city beneath the banner of Men United for a Better Philadelphia to denounce the scourge of violence, murder and gang activity. He has been outspoken--and raised considerable controversy--in denouncing the gang-minded culture and the negative, hateful cultural influences that fan street violence among our youth. ”