Black Quote by Tracee Ellis Ross
![“[Black-ish creator] Kenya Bariss wrote on Girlfriends. We've been friendly since then. He sent me [the pilot] and said, "I wrote it for you." But I know what that means in this industry.” quote by Tracee Ellis Ross](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/19e/tracee-ellis-ross-8946_black_black-ish-creator-kenya-bariss-wrote-on_2584337.jpg)
“[Black-ish creator] Kenya Bariss wrote on Girlfriends. We've been friendly since then. He sent me [the pilot] and said, "I wrote it for you." But I know what that means in this industry.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Unknown, discussion about TV industry dynamics
The speaker hints at underlying exploitation and tokenism in the entertainment industry, despite seemingly friendly gestures.
In simple terms: Industry friendliness may hide ulterior motives.
Key Takeaway
Stay vigilant about hidden agendas.
Themes
industry
exploitation
tokenism
trust
Mood
cautious
inquisitive
Type
industry
reflective
advisory
When to use this quote
- television production
- professional relationships
- career advancement
Key Concepts
media power dynamics
career navigation
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern genuine support?
- What safeguards protect against tokenism?
A Different Perspective
The situation can be nuanced, not always malicious.
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![“I was cast in a movie [originally] called Mr. Spreckman's Boat, starring Marcia Gay Harden and Jennifer Connelly. I felt like an "actress." Both of them have won Oscars - maybe that means I might one day.” quote by Tracee Ellis Ross](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/931/tracee-ellis-ross-8946_actresses_i-was-cast-in-a-movie-originally-called_270326.jpg)
![“The two things that I thought were really interesting about this character [Bow] for me were that she actually loved her husband, and he loved her. The comedy was not coming from the fact that they hated each other. Which is what television couples are usually based on.” quote by Tracee Ellis Ross](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7a4/tracee-ellis-ross-8946_bows_the-two-things-that-i-thought-were-reall_339569.jpg)
