Athlete Quote by Kristin Hunter

We blacks look for leadership in men and women of such youth and inexperience, as well as poverty of education and character, that it…

— Arthur Ashe

Black boys shouldn't have to feel that being good at sports is the only way to be cool - or to be valued by…

— Martellus Bennett

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

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

“We "BLACKS" we have many talents and many great things we can do in life...but we just don't have the ability to try.”

— Ralph Ramovha

Black men don't like to be called 'boys,' but women accept being called 'girls.'

— Marilyn Monroe

I want little black girls, little black boys to know that they can be themselves because they do belong for who that they are.

— Vick Hope

Black Girls rock because we have no other choice.

— Iyanla Vanzant

We see organizations that target young black men to give them direction in life, but so often, black girls are missed. I wanted to…

— Angie Thomas

Black boys always fancy a mixed-race girl. That's my theory anyway.

— Miquita Oliver

Most black singers like to slow the word down and, and go directly to your heart. They're not interested in your ears, we just…

— Ben E. King

It's unfortunate that a lot of people think African-American female artists are monolithically R&B this-or-that, don't have to do anything by default.

— Janelle Monae