Black Quote by Justin Simien

I know it's 'Dear White People,' and you can imprint all kinds of concessions about what the show might be about on the title,…

— Justin Simien

There is an appetite for things that are different and a story with Black characters that's going to appeal to a lot of people.

— Cord Jefferson

I was maybe one of two black kids in the drama department. It was, 'Well, you can't play this role because that guy has…

— Joe Morton

This film isn't about "white racism", or racism at all. DEAR WHITE PEOPLE is about identity. It's about the difference between how the mass…

— Justin Simien

I think it's a wonderful thing to have African-American characters. Look at life. It's not a white world or a black world; there are…

— Darius McCrary

I think 'Dear White People,' the show, is a tremendous artistic achievement. It's always hinting that there is something beyond the pleading and wokeness,…

— Ta-Nehisi Coates

Finally, the complexities of black relationships are being portrayed in television and film.

— Lisa Nicole Carson

'Dear White People' started a conversation about race. It's such a difficult thing to talk about, especially in America because of our history. I…

— Tessa Thompson

One of the reasons that the African American actors wanted to be a part of the show was because these people are talking to…

— Tony Goldwyn

When I looked at 'Dear White People,' you have four African-American students who are all very different and who are trying to figure out…

— Teyonah Parris

There's so much material out there that's unnecessarily racist. It takes a shot at what is 'urban' or demonstrates blackness with some sassy, neck-jiving…

— Jesse Williams

It's the same old story. Nothing in this world happens unless white folks says it happens. And therein lies the problem of being a…

— James McBride