Wearing a hijab never made me feel any more conservative – it made me feel safe. Then, after 9/11, I became the butt of a joke on the playground, so I stopped wearing it. Kids can be really cruel when you’re the only black girl in your Girl Scout troop.
SZAMental health and family above all things. Period.
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My mom didn’t let me eat sugar or candy until I was older.
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I’m a visual learner, so the film is a huge inspiration to me.
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I was raised orthodox Muslim. Very sheltered, very conservative.
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I was born in St. Louis, but I’m from Maplewood, New Jersey. Maplewood is completely different than the rest of New Jersey. It’s very small. It’s quietly affluent but more low-key. Lauryn Hill is from my town, though.
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My mom was an executive at AT&T, a global account lady. I have no idea what she did. I just know she was never home and speaks several languages.
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I’ve been known to wear pajamas onstage for the sole reason of wanting to make sure I’m free enough to execute new things vocally on stage and give my best performance possible.
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I do a lot of strange things.
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I don’t have any control over what actually happens except that I have full control over my will for myself, my intention, and why I’m there. That’s all that matters.
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On Halloween, because we don’t celebrate it, my dad would drive me somewhere, anywhere different. Like Little Italy in New York to walk around and teach me all about the food and culture.
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I love cuffing season. It’s a very inspiring season for those who want to be inspired.
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In one way, I want to heal people.
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Just tryna eat pasta and mind my business.
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I love classical jazz.
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I wasn’t popular in high school; I had no friends.
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Blessed beyond measure to be with people who inspire me and have a vision beyond my wildest dreams.
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