I'm someone who is inspired by people who've spoken out about different racial and gender issues. — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share Image
What would America be like if we loved black people as much as we loved black culture? — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share Image
I have so many mentors. I'm really lucky to be surrounded by incredible mentors, whether it be Solange Knowles or Gloria Steinem… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share Image
It's a tiny revolution to express yourself fully and be who you want to be, especially when systems tell you that you… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share Image
I think people discredit teenagers and how wise they can be. Sometimes I meet teenagers who are much wiser than many adults… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share Image
My hope is to see people of color in roles that do not emphasize race. Often times when movies are centered around… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share Image
I don't really see myself that way, as some typical sexy young ingénue. I've never been that way. And, for a while,… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share Image
It's so important to create roles and characters and projects that feature black people in a way that's not specifically targeted towards… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share Image
Just when you look around and you see people with straight hair in media, you kind of feel the need to fit… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share Image
I'm really passionate about representation in film. I feel like the world is dominated by such a small group of human beings.… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share Image
Whenever black women have a point, they're characterized as angry black women, and therefore the thing they're talking about is no longer… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share Image
Yes, there's something dangerous about turning people into token social activists. I was thinking about this recently with our pop-culture feminism, when… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share Image
There are so many different ways to make art. And so many good stories. You don't have to have a budget. I… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share Image
I feel like the world is dominated by such a small group of human beings. There are so many different kinds of… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share Image
If I didn't end up talking about the things that I care about, I wouldn't be myself. I didn't like the idea… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share Image
People assume that because I'm a celebrity and have this platform that I always know what I'm talking about. I guess I… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share Image
I'm realizing that the people who criticize what I'm doing, their intentions and comments are not actually real.There's nothing happening in the… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share Image
I think that can also be the downfall at the same time in what's really difficult about being kind of in the… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share Image
It's really cool to have the ability to try on being different people and to explore some parts of yourself because you… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share Image
It's so important to create roles and characters and projects that feature black people in a way that's not specifically targeted toward… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share Image
I oftentimes receive the question, "What do you think is the most important social issue to focus on?" Or, "What's the most… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share Image
I hope one day it's not revolutionary just to be yourself, but I think that the work that's being done around identity… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share Image
I do definitely get boxed into this #BlackGirlMagic social activist category. But it makes me think, "Well, maybe people are able to… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share Image
People experience all kinds of prejudice because of all different parts of themselves. And that doesn't make one part more important than… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share Image
I think there are two sides of the coin. On one hand, it can be challenging to access different parts of yourself,… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share Image
What would America be like if we loved black people as much as we loved black culture? — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share
My hope is to see people of color in roles that do not emphasize race. Often times when movies are centered around people of… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share
I want to be fulfilled creatively as an actress and get to be in roles that are meaningful and impactful. I hope the same… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share
As a fan of the books, I feel fortunate to be part of 'The Hunger Games' family. It was an amazing experience; I am… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share
When we're growing up and being teenagers, oftentimes you try so hard to define yourself. You try to create an image of yourself because… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share
Whenever black women have a point, they're characterized as angry black women, and therefore the thing they're talking about is no longer of importance… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share
It's a tiny revolution to express yourself fully and be who you want to be, especially when systems tell you that you can't. I've… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share
I think the best piece of advice that I would give is beauty is really just - I know it sounds cheesy - being… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share
I'm realizing that the people who criticize what I'm doing, their intentions and comments are not actually real.There's nothing happening in the real world… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share
I'm just someone who cannot fake it. I can only do something with my full heart invested or just not do it at all. — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share
As I started to explore my gender identity, I didn't know how I could claim the title of 'feminist' without subscribing to the gender… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share
It's hard to find black roles that are just whimsical and fun and colorful. And I think, in many ways, that can be just… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share
