The objective of stereotypes is not to reflect or represent a reality but to function as a disguise, or mystification, of objective social relations.

— Hazel V. Carby

There is a ladder to Success! Choose to climb it.

— Jaachynma N.E. Agu

There is seed time and harvest, choose to sow at the right time to have a bountiful harvest.

— Jaachynma N.E. Agu

There is something terrifying about putting yourself out there for people to love or hate you, fan or pan you, review or screw you.

— L.V. Lewis

There's organized confusion on African roads while driving in the cities. If you want to mess up African Cities very easy, just fly in 100 Americans put them on the road and tell them to drive.

— Jidenna

Trust her heart, Assets, and believe in yourself. No matter the challenge, no matter the foe, be brave, be wise, be the undefeated Magma of lore.

— N.D. Jones

When their voices didn't reach my ears, I rebelled against my own skin too young to realize that without their stories I would starve.

— Kiana Davis

WHEN YOU FOLLOW THE WAYS OF YOUR ANCESTORS YOU WILL NEVER BE LOST.LET YOUR ANCESTORS BE YOUR GUIDING LIGHT.

— Qwana Reynolds-Frasier

Yes, a person can accept your apology and forgive you for what you’ve said, but they will never forget how you made them feel at that very moment. Words can stick in a person’s mind, heart, and spirit long after the words have been spoken. Don’t be in denial; words have GREAT power. Be wise when you speak!

— Stephanie Lahart

You are created with a mandate! You have all you need to fulfill it.

— Jaachynma N.E. Agu