I often find myself in situations where I am the token black person. It can feel like this enormous weight. — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share Image
One of the most challenging things for me to do was to walk away from 'Black Panther.' — 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
It's hard to find black roles that are just whimsical and fun and colorful. And I think, in many ways, that can… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share Image
Growing up, I didn't receive the representation that I wanted so badly. I was always looking out for black characters - black… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share Image
My hope as an actress is knowing that I'm someone who is more privileged - I'm biracial and lighter-skinned - and I… — 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
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
Black Girl Magic is a radiant revolution against misogynoir - misogyny directed towards Black women and internalized hatred. Black women are subject… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share Image
People are getting tired of the same material; they want to see black girls as leads in movies. And I happen to… — 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
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
I've read the 'Mortal Instruments' series; I was obsessed with those. — 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 of importance… — 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 can't. I've… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share Image
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 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 real world… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share Image
