Been Quote by Masego Download Open image “I'm black so I've been getting eyed by cops my whole life.” — Masego ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.6 out of 5 (6 ratings) Copy quoteShare Been Black Cops Life Whole Whole life
If you are a black person growing up in America, chances are pretty good that you have experienced the police pulling you over in… — Darryl Glenn Copy Share Image
As a black man, you run from the cops. It's different now, but back when I was coming up, you run. — Rodney King Copy Share Image
The only thing police patrol cops - in certain situations - are expert at is spotting anomalies. When you are a black person that… — Cheo Hodari Coker Copy Share Image
As a black man, you learn at an early age the police are not your friends. — Malik Yoba Copy Share Image
If I'm a cop, and every time I see a young black youth - whether I watch them on TV, movies, or just see them hanging out - and they're not looking properly dressed, properly refined, you know, carrying himself, conducting himself proper hours of the day - things that a man does - you're going to have a certain… — Rza Copy Share
I got arrested for playing chess in the street. I said, it's because I'm black, isn't it. — Milton Jones Copy Share Image
I'm black. I've been black all my life, and as far as I know, I'll die black. — Andrew Gillum Copy Share Image
Like many black men growing up in London, I have been stopped and searched by several policemen. I was 12 years old when I… — David Lammy Copy Share Image
“My advice to someone like you is to always stay close to the gray area and keep yourself and your family safe. Stay away from any place where you can run into police-that's the advice I give to you and to all young black men in this country. The police is for the protection of white people, my brother. Maybe… — Imbolo Mbue Copy Share
'Melanin Man' was inspired by the words of an Uber driver in L.A. Before I got out of the car he said, 'They're scared of you young man. You're a king and they all know it. They want your culture, your soulful element and your style. You're Melanin Man, a super hero. Be safe out here.' Then I got out… — Masego Copy Share
I feel like it's my responsibility to contribute to a good vibe in the world and to do what I can, when I can. — Masego Copy Share Image
With 'Pink Polo,' I wanted something I could listen to when I was doing different activities during the summer and also bring a message… — Masego Copy Share Image
I listened to gospel music because that was just our culture, you know? My parents are pastors. — Masego Copy Share Image
When I was about 15 years old, I used to have a lot of jam sessions at my house. And all the kids would… — Masego Copy Share Image
Women who care about your health is such a cool thing. Your homies won't remind you to not eat gluten. — Masego Copy Share Image
I hate politicking. I'm not the type of dude to like get around 13 guys and talk about who's next. I can't stand that.… — Masego Copy Share Image
Gospel influences your soul. If you've had church in your background... it's just a part of your musical DNA. — Masego Copy Share Image
I'm on the Internet heavy. I'm on YouTube like it's nobody's business. That's where I discovered a cat like Reggie Watts. By learning that… — Masego Copy Share Image
When I was trying to come up with a stage name, I thought 'Lord' was super rad, but really masculine - ever since I… — Lorde Copy Share Image
I once told someone I could act. They totally bought it. I've been getting away with it ever since. — Akshay Kumar Copy Share Image
Amongst the financial Twitterati, the term 'muppets' has come to describe any client used and abused by some financial predator. I've adopted the term… — Barry Ritholtz Copy Share Image
Here's the reality. The image of a white Jesus has been used to justify enslavement, conquest, colonialism, the genocide of indigenous peoples. There are… — Tim Wise Copy Share Image
I would have done well as a gypsy child, I think. A circus baby. I coulda played a great street urchin or ragamuffin. Or… — Natasha Lyonne Copy Share Image
A lot of people have been saying 'The 100' reminds them of 'Lord Of The Flies,' 'Lost' and 'Battlestar Galactica,' and all of those… — Marie Avgeropoulos Copy Share Image
I'm a character actor - always have been, always will be - and historically, character actors don't come into their own until later in… — Annie Potts Copy Share Image
Well, I've been politically involved for a really long time. Growing up in the segregated South, it was a very painful experience for me… — Cybill Shepherd Copy Share Image
I've seen guys come along with more ability - they've been faster or bigger or stronger - but they never worked hard to develop… — Steve Largent Copy Share Image
I have always been a big meta guy because I think the way journalism is practiced in Washington, and the way everyone sort of… — Mark Leibovich Copy Share Image
Windmills and solar cells are carbon-free sources of electricity. But they are costly. If you've been investing in those, give it up. That game… — Kenneth Fisher Copy Share Image
