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 that I would be a different person on the internet than I would be in real life. And… — Amandla Stenberg Copy Share Image
'A Tree Grows in Brooklyn' by Betty Smith is one of my favorites. Even though it doesn't have any monsters or crazy fantasy in it, it's such a raw story, and I can really relate to the characters. I think… — 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
