Words: Kucinich supports affirmative action and reparations for slavery in the form of social programs. “The institution of slavery created a breach in our society, which still remains today. … I believe a broad based program of social and economic reforms which consciously works to lift the conditions for people of color will lift up everyone.”

Actions: Kucinich voted AGAINST ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions (1998).

More about: Civil Rights, Dennis Kucinich.