Art making Quote by Michael Emerson

“It is a big deal to work with people who are different from you. And if you're white or of a higher class,no matter…

— Kelly J. Cogswell

“It’s that simple: building friendships with people of other races seems to eliminate unhealthy stress responses, so that each new interaction can be greeted…

— Jeremy A. Smith

I find myself frequently introducing myself to someone, saying that, you know, I've grown up black and biracial in the United States.

— Natasha Trethewey

I think one of the reasons with problems with conversation on race is that this is such a deeply personal conversation that it requires…

— Jonathan Capehart

“There are many benefits to interracial friendships, and one of my favorite is the freedom to call each other nicknames that other people consider…

— Coert Voorhees

I've talked to people of every race and occupation. The bottom line is that we're all the same.

— Mike Espy

“Whether you are white or a person of color, what are some ways you might put yourself into new positions or places, on your…

— Karen A Longman

It's very uncomfortable to talk about race. It often devolves before it begins.

— Jordan Peele

People try to start things with me because of who I am, and I know that means I have to stay away. Its definitely…

— Allen Iverson

My work has never been about me, and I've never made a big deal about my race. I've actually tried hard to avoid ever…

— Shaun King

Now, race is one of those topics in America that makes people extraordinarily uncomfortable. You bring it up at a dinner party or in…

— Mellody Hobson

My encounters with racism are sort of second-hand situations where I might be standing around with a group of white friends and someone makes…

— Wentworth Miller