Art Quote by Ashton Sanders

Black artists deserve the opportunity to create work without the burden of alleviating the social ills plaguing many black communities.

— Clint Smith

There is this feeling among black artists that you have to be really careful. We're not inclined to talk about this stuff because, if…

— Kelela

Blacks own so little of the music business, it's pathetic. But I see that changing soon. Black artists, black businessmen and women will unite.

— Barry White

I'm just hoping that, as more black artists take control of the narratives that are out there, more opportunities will come around for artists…

— KiKi Layne

I believe I am standing firm as a black woman in this industry in a time that it is hard as an artist period.

— Dawn Richard

In the industry, artists of of color struggle the most. Caucasian artists have really solidified themselves in the industry, and with African Americans now…

— Mena Massoud

I think it's always been especially hard for black people to let go of musicians who do heinous things because music is such an…

— Amanda Seales

Too often, if you look back through the history of representation and you take the work of African-American artists, the work is on such…

— Kerry James Marshall

We need more Black artists writing, performing, directing, and producing Black stories on the main stage - and not just in February!

— Leslie Uggams

I paved the way for a lot of white artists now that don’t have to deal with the stigma of being a white artist.…

— Jon B

The impact of black music and black art forms on American culture is really difficult to appreciate.

— Jess Row

Black people have been working hard for decades.

— Cornel West