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Quote by Taraji P. Henson

“When I get that question, about diversity, I don't go, "Yeah, well you know they don't pay me." That's not my story. I own six properties; Hollywood has been damn good to me. Now you can ask me, "Have they paid you what you deserve?" That's the question, but you'd have to go to the studios, I don't know. I do the work!”

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Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson is an accomplished American actress known for her exceptional performances in film and television. Born on September 11, 1970, she has starred in various projects, including the 'Thor' series and 'Black Panther'. Henson is celebrated for her powerful acting skills and diverse role choices, spanning from drama to comedy. more

“There is always going to be love versus hate; we struggle with that as humans within ourselves every day; as a society, we have to struggle. So when you wake up, you have to decide which side you're going to be on. Hopefully, that side is positive, so you do the work and hope that your legacy will help change things.”

Helping Hate Struggle Wake Up Hopefully Legacy

Author:Taraji P. Henson

“Even if someone doesn't look like you or you don't know people like this in your real life, you get to know them and you get to see their humanity and you get to empathize with them. Our hope is that through empathy that can spark change. We hope people start talking to each other and our show sparks conversation because we need to start talking to each other, not at each other.”

People Real Humanity Like You Empathy Real Life

Author:Gina Prince-Bythewood

“I think it's unrealistic to believe that somewhere in outer space two big rocks crashed together with a bang and now I have a wonderful family, freedom, and opportunity." We're gathered here with love and fellowship and friends. You can bang rocks together all you want; you cannot create what we have here. Maybe God can create life from big bangs, but rocks can't.”

Thinking Believe Together Opportunity Wonderful Outer Space

Author:Roger Ailes

“Don't back off on traditional values. It's important to show respect and tolerance for others, but they must show the same respect for your values. Tolerance is a two-way street.”

Important Values Tolerance

Author:Roger Ailes