African american Quote by Kofi Kingston

Representation is very important to everyone, but especially to girls like me, and people like me, whether it be because of my body, because…

— Gabourey Sidibe

I think representation is paramount. It's really important to grow up and see humans moving through the world that show you possibilities, who look…

— Ariana DeBose

No matter your race, it's important to see someone who looks like you doing what you love. It makes it more realistic. It makes…

— Jimmie Allen

My heritage is really important to me. I've always had that olive complexion and the squished nose, and I just think it's important to…

— Ashleigh Barty

We all want to be identified as someone cool, and I have struggled with repping where I'm from and my heritage before. It's part…

— Saweetie

It [doesn't matter] what you look like, where you come from, or what you do for a living. All that matters is that we…

— Janine Shepherd

It's not about what you look like or your job or how successful you are. It's about having people in your life that you…

— Nishan Panwar

Appearance matters a great deal because you can often tell a lot about people by looking at how they present themselves.

— Anonymous

I really do believe that representation matters in'media. When you see people that look like you, especially as a kid, you can think, 'Oh,…

— Big E

It's so important to have representation for all races on TV. All people, from all walks of life. So when other people look at…

— Kofi Kingston

I consciously think about the ethnicity of every character that I create and cast. But one thing that is equally important is quality representation.…

— Daniel Dae Kim

It's important to read books and see people who look like you. It helps you know that you are not the only one or…

— Marley Dias