"From childhood forward, our hair is one of the most critical, defining aspects of our embodied selves as black women: how we get it done... how we have to focus on it... the questions we have to answer about it... and so forth."

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Source : Source: www.pittsburghurbanmedia.com

Melissa Harris-Perry

#Hair Quotes #Self Quotes #Childhood Quotes

“Time and money spent in helping men to do more for themselves is far better than mere giving.”
“A conscience is like a boat or a car. If you feel you need one, rent it.”

Source : "Remembering J.R. Ewing, Television's Greatest Villain: A Tribute to Larry Hagman" by Shirley Halperin, www.hollywoodreporter.com. November 24, 2012.
“I will greet this day with love in my heart. And how will I do this? Henceforth will I look on all things with love and be born again. I will love the sun for it warms my bones; yet I will love the rain for it cleanses my spirit. I will love the light for it shows me the way; yet I will love the darkness for it shows me the stars. I will welcome happiness as it enlarges my heart; yet I will endure sadness for it opens my soul. I will acknowledge rewards for they are my due; yet I will welcome obstacles for they are my challenge.”
“I often really like to play with documenting my performances cinematically. Cinematic documentation is much more interesting than the performance itself.”
“Especially being around young people, ... It helps put things in the proper perspective as you return back to the chaos of politics.”
“Iâ€”What on earth just happened?â€ â€œWell, nothing on Earth, obviously.”
“Artists should always think of themselves as cosmic instruments for storytelling.”
“Promising a revolution thatâ€™s simply not feasible really does have the potential to create cynicism when a couple of years go by and it hasnâ€™t happened.”

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