Mostly I'm proud to be an African-American woman, but I'm glad I have a universal look as well. — Chanel Iman Copy Share Image
I would love to get a role that changes the landscape of being an African American woman in television and film. — Candice Patton Copy Share Image
African-American women account for 67 percent of all newly diagnosed female AIDS cases. — Elijah Cummings Copy Share Image
Defining myself, as opposed to being defined by others, is one of the most difficult challenges I face. — Carol Moseley Braun Copy Share Image
African American women, and moms in particular, are evicted at disproportionately high rates. — Matthew Desmond Copy Share Image
Like a lot of Black women, I have always had to invent the power my freedom requires. — June Jordan Copy Share Image
The only thing that separates women of color from everyone else is opportunity. — Viola Davis Copy Share Image
... black women have always found that in the social order of things we're the least likely to be believed--by anyone. — Joycelyn Elders Copy Share Image
... social evils are dangerously contagious. The fixed policy of persecution and injustice against a class of women who are weak and… — Fannie Barrier Williams Copy Share Image
African American women in particular have incredible buying power. Statistically, we go to the movies more than anyone. We have made Tyler… — Lynn Nottage Copy Share Image
“To those who are struggling. To talk about a struggle, you're likely to forget about it. To be shown a struggle, you're… — Valerie Owens Copy Share Image
We still have to create things for African American women. Just like Tyler Perry is doing it, we can't wait for things… — Kym Whitley Copy Share Image
I think, though, as African-American women, we are always trained to value our community even at the expense of ourselves, and so… — Anita Hill Copy Share Image
It's important for women to understand that it's bad enough that we don't make dollar-for-dollar what men do, but when you distill… — Nina Turner Copy Share Image
The hearts of Afro-American women are too warm and too large for race hatred. Long suffering has so chastened them that they… — Fannie Barrier Williams Copy Share Image
Being one of the few African American women to make it to this level in a classical ballet company, the level of… — Misty Copeland Copy Share Image
In every generation and in every intellectual sphere and in every political moment, there have been African American women who have articulated… — Kimberle Williams Crenshaw Copy Share Image
“Yes, a person can accept your apology and forgive you for what you’ve said, but they will never forget how you made… — Stephanie Lahart Copy Share Image
To reaffirm the statement on the choosing of my identity, I come from two beautiful cultures which I have embraced, bridged, balanced,… — Radmilla Cody Copy Share Image
There still aren't enough[ roles for women of color]. And I'd say that's the case, not only for African-American women, but for… — Jada Pinkett Smith Copy Share Image
“She was dark-complexioned, with full lips and high cheekbones set gracefully on a smooth face—reminiscent of the beautiful women he admired while… — David L. Wadley Copy Share Image
“Added to the shock of the routine violation of their bodies was the trauma of having to relinquish their children to unknown… — Aberjhani Copy Share Image
I suggest that Black feminist thought consists of specialised knowledge created by African-American women which clarifies a standpoint of and for Black… — Patricia Hill Collins Copy Share Image
Senator Sessions has opposed protections for LGBT individuals. He's spoken out against Freedom Corps' marriage equality decision. He opposed the repeal of… — Patrick Leahy Copy Share Image
“Dear Black Women… Save, Invest, and Spend Less. Save because you just never know what will come up. This will save you… — Stephanie Lahart Copy Share Image
“Since postslavery days and through to modern times, debate has raged in the African American community. What does it mean to wear… — Nicola Yoon Copy Share Image
“Black Girls… Strive to be a woman of substance! Don’t solely allow your big butt, thick thighs, wide hips, large breasts, and… — Stephanie Lahart Copy Share Image
“Black Girls… Stop settling for less than what you deserve. That’s why I stress self-love! There comes a time when you can… — Stephanie Lahart Copy Share Image
“Some of my Black sistas don’t know any better, so I’d like to give them some enlightening food-for-thought. Many of them are… — Stephanie Lahart Copy Share Image
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