“What would America be like if we loved black people as much as we loved black culture?” PeopleIfsAmericaCultureBlackBlack PeopleAppropriationBlack Culture Author:Amandla Stenberg
“Whenever black women have a point, they're characterized as angry black women, and therefore the thing they're talking about is no longer of importance because they have to deal with them being overly emotional or something. I recognize that people who respond negatively to what I have to say aren't at a place yet where they are able to learn ... And it's exactly what I'm trying to fight.” PeopleTryingAbleFightingBlackDealsTalkingEmotionalImportanceAngryBlack Women Author:Amandla Stenberg
“It's so important to create roles and characters and projects that feature black people in a way that's not specifically targeted toward the niche market, which is, like, a black movie is created and it's produced and pitched so that only black people will watch it ... I want to see dynamic characters and roles that everyone wants to watch.” PeopleWayWantImportantCharacterBlackRolesWatchesProjectsFeaturesBlack PeopleNicheBlack MovieDynamic Characters Author:Amandla Stenberg
“Black Girl Magic is a radiant revolution against misogynoir - misogyny directed towards Black women and internalized hatred. Black women are subject to so many societal messages that tell them they are not beautiful, smart, or capable. Black Girl Magic is the conscious unraveling of those toxic concepts through self-love and acceptance. It preaches that despite the pressures I face, I glow more than ever before.” BeautifulGirlBlackMagicAcceptanceRevolutionCapableSmartConsciousHatredMisogynyBlack WomenBlack Girl Author:Amandla Stenberg
“Growing up, I didn't receive the representation that I wanted so badly. I was always looking out for black characters - black women - that were specifically just about existing and weren't necessarily racialized or were centered around race.” CharacterBlackGrowing UpRepresentationBlack Women Author:Amandla Stenberg
“It's hard to find black roles that are just whimsical and fun and colorful. And I think, in many ways, that can be just as powerful in making commentary about race through movies.” ThinkingFunBlackPowerfulColorfulWhimsical Author:Amandla Stenberg
“My hope as an actress is knowing that I'm someone who is more privileged - I'm biracial and lighter-skinned - and I hope it can open up the door for more women of color, especially darker-skinned black women. I hope everyone hops on the bandwagon and decides to start putting women of color in movies that aren't just about race.” BlackBlack Women Author:Amandla Stenberg
