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Black Quotes

Black holes, bias, and belonging, all in one word.

This collection ranges from cosmic curiosity about black holes and possibility to a pointed observation about racial conditioning and who gets blamed for problems. For quotes on subtler, quieter qualities, see Mystery quotes.

As I grew up, I began to discover a little bit about the situation of black people in America and experienced an immediate empathy with the victims of such senseless discrimination. Because although the Turks were never slaves, they were...

Quotes by Ahmet Ertegun

Turkey is a European country, an Asian country, a Middle Eastern country, Balkan country, Caucasian country, neighbor to Africa, Black Sea country, Caspian Sea, all these.

Quotes by Ahmet Davutoglu

When I started producing, I was just making music under all different names. 'Black Afro.' 'Super Grandmaster.' 'Mister Bull.' Like, the most stupid, idiotic names. 'Afrojack' was one of those idiotic names.

Quotes by Afrojack

Everybody needs to show respect to each others' ways and the cultural life that you get on this planet. Don't get caught up on 'I'm brown, black, white, red, blue, whatever.' You gotta ask, what were you called before 1492?...

Quotes by Afrika Bambaataa

Depth Quotes

How you act, walk, look and talk is all part of Hip Hop culture. And the music is colorless. Hip Hop music is made from Black, brown, yellow, red and white.

Quotes by Afrika Bambaataa

They allow us to disrespect our Black woman. A lot of these things would be considered criminal if it were to be carried out in the streets. That's like when they tell you after you buy your VHS and you...

Quotes by Afrika Bambaataa

They're keeping friction going between people from the East and the West. One thing we all got in common is your color, which is Black and Latino, which is our family.

Quotes by Afrika Bambaataa

You have to look at the fact that Hip Hop is under attack. It's not just Hip Hop but Black people, Latino people and all people are under attack for different things.

Quotes by Afrika Bambaataa

I love 'Black Mirror.'

Quotes by Aesop Rock

Elegance Quotes

It's really rare in life that a situation is as black and white as we tend to paint it.

Quotes by Aesop Rock

I usually keep my personal style simple and streamlined. I like classic colors like black, white, and beige. White and black is my favorite color combination, and I like to finish up my look with an accent of gold jewelry.

Quotes by Aerin Lauder

I have a lot of staples in my wardrobe. I love to pair a silk or lace blouse with a fitted black pant. This combination feels effortless yet put together.

Quotes by Aerin Lauder

Everyone always asks, 'Did you ever rebel? Did you dye your hair blue? Did you wear black nail polish?' I mean, of course, there have been episodes when you wear weird-colored lipstick... But generally, I think I was pretty much...

Quotes by Aerin Lauder

Just because something is on trend doesn't mean you have to embrace it. You can look at it and admire it, but that doesn't mean you have to wear black nail polish or red lipstick.

Quotes by Aerin Lauder

Emotion Quotes

From about 700 B.C. to A.D. 500, the vast territory of Scythia, stretching from the Black Sea to China, was home to diverse but culturally related nomads. Known as Scythians to Greeks, Saka to the Persians, and Xiongnu to the...

Quotes by Adrienne Mayor

I grew up in Nashville, born and raised. I'm a country girl, and I love country music. I had a dream I was going to be the first black female country music star, but then that wasn't the case.

Quotes by Adrienne C. Moore

My splurge would be a pair of leather Christian Louboutin over-the-knee boots. They're sick! I would do a really stretchy skinny jean under a black turtleneck and call it a day!

Quotes by Adrienne Bailon

I honestly really, really love Topshop. I've bought a lot of booties from there. I think they have a great selection of really funky booties at Topshop. My splurge would be a pair of leather Christian Louboutin over-the-knee boots. They're...

Quotes by Adrienne Bailon

It's important for a young black kid to see a Mexican hero, just to know that we're all equal.

Quotes by Adrian Younge

Mystery Quotes

'Luke Cage' came out in 1972 at the height of the blaxploitation era. It was a literary response to this notion of blaxploitation movies. It was the first time in American culture that Hollywood was embracing black movies.

Quotes by Adrian Younge

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this collection say about racial conditioning in society?
One quote makes a direct, honest observation: "We're conditioned in this country to believe that if there's a problem, the black man is usually the culprit." It's presented as the speaker's own candid reflection. For more on emotional and social topics, see our Emotion page.
Is there a quote about mixed heritage and identity?
Yes - one quote speaks personally about growing up between two communities: "My father is black and my mother is white. Therefore, I could answer to either, which kind of makes me a racial Lone Ranger, caught between two communities." It's a genuine, personal reflection on identity.
Does the collection include anything about space or physics?
One quote shares a fascination with science fiction, mentioning "Planets being sucked into black holes, and the various vortexes that create possibility." For more on curious, mysterious topics, see our Mystery collection.
Is there a quote about music side-projects?
Yes - one quote mentions a side project called Black Light Burns, describing it as "still a labor of love" alongside a main band commitment. For quotes with more depth, see our Depth page.
What's the range of topics under "black" in this collection?
It spans quite a bit - from personal identity and social observation to science fiction and music, showing how differently the same word can be used. Explore more in our Elegance collection.

One entry describes growing up between a black father and a white mother, navigating two communities at once. Readers can also browse Emotion quotes for related identity themes, or Depth quotes for a more introspective tone.