African american women Quote by Viola Davis

I just hope this [Emmy] is now a part of the status quo that women of color are included in the narratives that continue…

— Viola Davis

The only thing that separates women of color from everyone else is opportunity.

— Viola Davis

It's just unfair that talent of color aren't given the same opportunities as white and male actors, directors, producers, writers, et cetera.

— Darnell M. Hunt

I have noticed a growth in demand from audiences to include more women of colour and women to be cast as significant roles in…

— Alisha Boe

You don't have the opportunity to win an Emmy unless you're given the opportunity to play certain kinds of roles.

— Joe Morton

There aren't very many women of color in positions of power, period. Much less on television.

— Gina Torres

As an actor, there's always the question, especially for someone like me: Will I ever get more opportunities? You don't want to address the…

— Greta Lee

There are a lot of actresses of colour, and actors of colour in particular, who have fallen by the wayside because of the lack…

— Naomi Ackie

I get it - there are very few black female actresses who have been given chances.

— Nicole Byer

I think it's a great time to be a person of color and with talent. And actually, to be a woman as well. Our…

— Nicole Beharie

The acting world is tough. It's competitive - and even more so for women - but actually, for black female actresses, the issue isn't…

— Michaela Coel

There still aren't enough[ roles for women of color]. And I'd say that's the case, not only for African-American women, but for all women…

— Jada Pinkett Smith