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“I felt validated and valued , and here was this woman [Whoopi Goldberg ] inside my television screen who gave me a voice.”

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Aisha Hinds
Aisha Hinds

Aisha Hinds is a celebrated television actress recognized for her versatile performances across various genres. Born on November 13, 1975, she has made a notable impact in the industry with her compelling portrayals. Hinds has been recognized for her talent and has appeared in numerous television series, showcasing her range as an actress. more

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“It was also incredibly serendipitous that I would later learn I shared a birthday with Whoop [Goldberg ]. I went on to be inspired by many other artists and forms of art, and was soon directed to a place that would help harness my experiences and develop my voice within the craft, LaGuardia High School of Performing Arts in New York City.”

“We've always had the blame-America crowd. We've always had the hate-America crowd. But we've now had at least two generations of education where this has been indoctrinated into the young skulls full of mush of young people. They've heard how horrible America was back in the days of slavery. They've heard how horrible America treated women. They've heard how horrible every minority group was treated. They've heard how mean-spirited the founders were. They've heard all kinds of literal lies.”

“We are watching people who've been educated in the public school system and in colleges for the last 25 or 30 years become adults. They're getting jobs as TV commentators and journalists and writers and editors and producers in the media. And we're simply seeing the product of what they've been taught. And they so hate what they've been told is America's history and past that they want everybody to know they disagree with it and they've got nothing to do with it, and they had nothing to do with it, and don't blame them.”

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