“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
I had this idea that I wanted to do this mixture of visions of African American women and visions of African American… — Faith Ringgold 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
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 one study, Hunter found that a lighter-skinned woman earned, on average, twenty-six hundred dollars more a year than her darker sister.… — Gabrielle Union 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
Don't let anyone rob you of your imagination, your creativity, or your curiosity. It's your place in the world; it's your life.… — Mae Jemison 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
Today masses of black women in the U.S. refuse to acknowledge that they have much to gain by feminist struggle. They fear… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
Let me tell you something: The only thing that separates women of color from anyone else is opportunity. You cannot win an… — Viola Davis 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
“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
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 am a colored woman or a Negro woman. Either one is OK. People dislike those words now. Today these use this… — Annie Elizabeth Delany 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
Let me just say, at once: I am not now nor have I ever been a white man. And, leaving aside the… — June Jordan 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
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