9 Inspirational Quotes From Black Authors
It may not be Black History Month, but we're still celebrating black authors over here, everyday! Here are 10 incredible inspirational quotes on otherness, representation, and love by black authors of yesterday and today:
- "I'm a firm believer that language and how we use language determines how we act, and how we act then determines our lives and other people's lives."
-Ntzozake Shange
- "When You already feel like everything about you makes you stand out, it just makes more sense to find as many ways to blend in as you can."
- "One of the most valuable traits is persistence."
- "Stories can be used to power and to humanize".
- "Your crown has been bought and paid for. All you must do is put it on."
- "If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be."
- "Your life is already artful, waiting, just waiting, for you to make it art."
- "Maybe I'm holding out hope that one day, someday, things will change."
- "What's the point of having a voice if you're gonna be silent in those moments that you shouldn't be?"
Did these quotes inspire you? Which one hit the hardest? Comment below to start the discussion!
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