Capitalist Quote by Amandla Stenberg

“I think there's this great disconnect between youth culture and politics, which is a product of how our capitalist system works.” quote by Amandla Stenberg — Download Open image

“I think there's this great disconnect between youth culture and politics, which is a product of how our capitalist system works.”

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What would America be like if we loved black people as much as we loved black culture?

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I want to be fulfilled creatively as an actress and get to be in roles that are meaningful and impactful. I hope the same…

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As a fan of the books, I feel fortunate to be part of 'The Hunger Games' family. It was an amazing experience; I am…

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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…

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I've read the 'Mortal Instruments' series; I was obsessed with those.

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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 because they have to deal with them being overly emotional or something. I recognize that people who respond negatively to what I have to say aren't at a place yet where they are able to learn…

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My sexuality's very fluid, and my gender is very fluid.

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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…

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I think the best piece of advice that I would give is beauty is really just - I know it sounds cheesy - being…

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My mom reminds me that all things are possible.

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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 outside of whatever they're writing on the internet. Whereas for the people who feel inspired by what I'm doing, there's something so concrete and powerful in what's happening when they feel empowered. There's actually some kind…

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