Black Quotes

Which is probably the reason why I work exclusively in black and white to highlight that contrast.

If you ain’t wit us, We ain’t with you all.

For me the history of the place of black people in this country is so varied, complex and beautiful. And impactful.

You should always own a black dress because no one ever remembers a black dress.

The industry looks for white actors and actresses, but it’s not the same for black actors. We have to really put the work in.

I believe in human beings, and that all human beings should be respected as such, regardless of their color.

I performed in high school for Black History Month at a talent show, but besides that, I didn’t have the resources to perform so I spent my time as a teenager writing music.

There are restroom facilities for white ladies and colored women, white men and colored men. We stand outside after being served at the same ticket counter instead of sitting on the inside.

We knew that in the end what they were clashing over was us, what to do with the blacks, and whether or not to start treating us as human beings.

The Buddhist expresses it in one way, the Christian in another, but both say the same: We are all one.