African american Quote by J. C. Watts

As blacks, all we got is sports and entertainment. That's the only way out the hood sometimes.

— Trey Songz

The African American community is so under-served in the entertainment industry.

— Lance Reddick

Sports and entertainment have always been windows of opportunity for African Americans, when other doors were closed.

— Lynn Swann

I strongly believe the black culture spends too much time, energy and effort raising, praising, and teasing our black children about the dubious glories…

— Arthur Ashe

They think America is like a major league in entertainment. For me personally being here for the past year-and-a-half, I know some of the…

— Aml Ameen

Black people dominate sports in the United States. 20% of the population and 90% of the final four. We own this shit. Basketball, baseball,…

— Chris Rock

Either black people end up being the best in sports, or else it's show business. You know, we all got rhythm.

— Diana Ross

African American culture is American culture.

— Salim Akil

I think sports has done a disservice for a lot of black kids thinking they can only be successful through athletics and entertainment. I…

— Charles Barkley

There is a solidarity that black people can find in celebrating the athletic success of our own, especially in sports where our existence is…

— Clint Smith

When a country doesn't respect Black lives, maybe it doesn't deserve to be entertained by Black athletes.

— Jemele Hill

Music and football are two industries where black people excel, because talent is undeniable. You can't deny an amazing voice. You can't deny amazing…

— Santan Dave