“People assume that because I'm a celebrity and have this platform that I always know what I'm talking about. I guess I don't always know what I'm talking about because I'm a kid who's trying to figure it out amid all the chaos of the world at large, and also the chaos of having this voice and responsibility. At the same time, this voice and responsibility has been the biggest blessing because I'm able to create change just by posting something on Instagram. That's really amazing. I can't believe that I get to have that megaphone and I get to decide how to use it.” PeopleWorldTryingBelieveKidsResponsibilityBlessingAssumingChaosReally Amazing Author:Amandla Stenberg
“The state of the world terrifies me. It feels more powerful personally to fight it through larger actions as opposed to trying to fight the Trump administration itself. It's sort of self-preservation for my mental health. If I spend too much of my energy and my brain on Trump, I'd lose my mind.” WorldTryingMindActionFightingEnergyPowerfulBrainMental Health Author:Amandla Stenberg
“I actually try not to go on my phone too much. That's something that's been a huge self-care move for me. I got rid of my iPhone, and so I'm actively working toward trying to be more present and not feeling uncomfortable when I don't have it as a coping mechanism.” TryingFeelingsMovingUncomfortableCoping Author:Amandla Stenberg
“I think 'The Hunger Games' has a really powerful message about survival, and sacrificing for the ones you love. It's almost like a warning for us to not lose touch of our humanity. We live in a world in which we watch other's misfortunes for entertainment.” ThinkingWorldLoveAgeHumanityGamesLosesPowerfulWatchesSacrificeMessagesSurvivalHungerEntertainmentMisfortunesWarningReally Powerful Author:Amandla Stenberg