Beautiful Quote by Tasha Smith

It's great to know that young black girls are seeing themselves on TV as leading ladies, and I'm part of that. It's just such…

— Candice Patton

Throughout my career, I have benefitted from the experience and counsel of a wide range of people who took a very personal interest in…

— Laurel J. Richie

I think now I get to create and inspire more young black girls to continue doing what they love and reach for the stars.

— Marsai Martin

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

Families, community leaders, and others must create the public will to address the challenges facing black girls and other girls of color as well…

— Kimberle Williams Crenshaw

We have to reach out to younger audiences. They need to see how they can see themselves as black women.

— Linda Johnson Rice

We have to start creating more material that gives a platform for people of colour, for women, for old people and young people alike…

— Stephan James

As an artist, it's incredible to see folks see you and then be able to give that back and to be able to send…

— Amanda Seales

I feel truly blessed to be one of the many black women who are leading ladies on television.

— Naturi Naughton

I feel a responsibility to continue creating complex roles for black women, especially young black women.

— Katori Hall

Honestly, I had a very realistic, probably pessimistic outlook at the beginning of my career post-graduation of drama school. In general, I would see…

— Betty Gabriel

We still have to create things for African American women. Just like Tyler Perry is doing it, we can't wait for things to happen;…

— Kym Whitley