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I’m a black woman who is from Central Falls, Rhode Island. I’m dark skinned. I’m quirky. I’m shy. I’m strong. I’m guarded. I’m weak at times. I’m sensual. I’m not overtly sexual. I am so many things in so many ways and I will never see myself on screen. And the reason I will never see myself up on screen is because that does not translate with being black.
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We as artists cannot be politicians. We as artists can only be truth-tellers.
I think sometimes you have to see a physical manifestation of your dream. Otherwise you have to hope, pray and try to conjure something in your mind to feel like it's possible.
When you see what the deficit is, then you have to do something about it.
I want my work to reflect my level of gifts and talent
We grew up in abject poverty. Acting, writing scripts and skits were a way of escaping our environment at a very young age.
Ordinary people who are just kind of just going about their lives are transformed into heroes because they have the courage to put their voices out there. And I think that's a powerful message in this time of political strife.
Let me tell you something: The only thing that separates women of color from anyone else is opportunity. You cannot win an Emmy for roles that are simply not there.
Anything can be achieved with a good, healthy dose of courage.
You can't be hesitant about who you are.
Creativity only resonates if you infuse real life into the work.
