Calling out the supposed ‘abuse’ of welfare by blacks and other people of color is a time-honored tactic for distracting the public from actual national issue. It also taps into latent, subconscious racism, which is what right-wing politicians would call a ‘win-win.

— Justin Simien

I’m a writer/director, my movie is a hit at Sundance, I have a wonderful loving boyfriend, and wow, I have financial stability. Why can’t I get out of bed still? It made it even worse, because there’s nothing else I want. This is what I’m born to do. I’m living my purpose, I’m paying my rent, what’s missing?

— Justin Simien

Unfortunately, 'post racism' is also a myth, like unicorns and black people who survive to the end of a horror movie.

— Justin Simien