Has beens Quotes by Baratunde Thurston

I am not a yogi yet, but I aspire to have more balance in my life.

— Baratunde Thurston

2010 Foursquare Mayor Of The Year

— Baratunde Thurston

Remember something about attention. Yes, it’s possible to buy, grab, or even steal it. But it’s far better to earn it.

— Baratunde Thurston

"Black culture" is ready for whatever. I sense some momentum and excitement around black artists (especially in comedy, which is where most of my…

— Baratunde Thurston

“Never mind that it's not owned by a black person anymore. You can still learn a lot from BET. Primarily, you will learn that…

— Baratunde Thurston

You can call me namastunde or surfatunde. Either works.

— Baratunde Thurston

My family life and early political life - being exposed to the news constantly, being enrolled in an Afrocentric education program, and doing the…

— Baratunde Thurston

“You will be very visible in the company photo, also the website and any other marketing materials. There's no way to avoid it. The…

— Baratunde Thurston

I work in comedy, journalism, media, and technology, many of which don't have a lot of black faces in visible positions. I walk through…

— Baratunde Thurston

Knowing that "me" is inextricably linked to blackness, [I try to enjoy] the process of expanding beyond the expected boundaries set by existing culture,…

— Baratunde Thurston

I don't know that I'm post-anything. I'd like to think maybe I'm post-bullshit.

— Baratunde Thurston

I care about the diversity of the mindset of the people creating our future, and the windows through which we see it, and the…

— Baratunde Thurston