Art Quote by Linda Johnson Rice

Take the time to discover how African-Americans have had a great impact on this country. In science, education, literature, art, and politics.

— Lynn Swann

There's a sense of authenticity that comes with 'Ebony.' There are very few national media outlets that are majority-African-American owned and really speak to…

— Linda Johnson Rice

A lot of my work reflects the incredible influence that America has had on contemporary African culture. Some of it's insidious, some of it's…

— Wangechi Mutu

Most of the more celebrated names among African-American authors, poets, and artists are known to the world because of their association with specific cultural…

— Aberjhani

American mainstream is obsessed with black creative genius - be it music, walk, style - but at the same time puts a low priority…

— Cornel West

From blood banking to the modern subway, from jazz to social justice, the contributions of African Americans have shaped and molded and influenced our…

— Bill Frist

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

— Lance Reddick

African American writers and artists, by the very nature of what they do, will actually enhance or bring together people in a way that…

— Jerry Pinkney

“Inspire, celebrate, and empower our Black males. Support them in becoming confident, intelligent, strong, capable, and powerful Black men, teens, and boys. There’s GREAT…

— Stephanie Lahart

From politics and business to music and food to culture, African-Americans have helped to shape our state's colourful past and its future.

— Mary Landrieu

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

For African-American people, I am in the business of inventing a reality that gives a different perspective - on history, on crime, on art,…

— John Edgar Wideman