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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.

The truth of the matter is, there were shows that depicted black characters that were on in the '90s, and they gave everybody a glimpse into the black experience. And then they disappeared.

Quotes by Logan Browning

I think black women feel an obligatory pressure to be stronger than everybody else, not necessarily to suppress the pain.

Quotes by Logan Browning

My mother and father taught me about black excellence and dynasty. They experienced racism personally, and when something like that happens to you and not around you, you develop a different perception than someone who has never experienced racism a...

Quotes by Lizzo

As an actress, I have put myself out there as an independent black woman, a single mom, a go-getter, a hustler who isn't afraid to survive.

Quotes by LisaRaye McCoy-Misick

Black people lived right by the railroad tracks, and the train would shake their houses at night. I would hear it as a boy, and I thought: I'm gonna make a song that sounds like that.

Quotes by Little Richard

Finally, the complexities of black relationships are being portrayed in television and film.

Quotes by Lisa Nicole Carson

There's so much grey to every story - nothing is so black and white.

Quotes by Lisa Ling

I am inspired by Nelson Mandela. I was a volunteer teacher in South Africa during apartheid, where I witnessed his success liberating black South Africans.

Quotes by Lisa Madigan

I'm obsessed with broccoli, carrots, celery, string beans, snap peas, black kale, brussels sprouts, cabbage - I could go on! They used to call me 'rabbit' when I was a kid. I hate mushrooms, though. I apologize to fungi lovers,...

Quotes by Lisa Edelstein

Working with Benny was important for me and for black musicians in general.

Quotes by Lionel Hampton

Black and white players hadn't appeared together in public before Teddy Wilson and I began working with B.G.

Quotes by Lionel Hampton

I was literally the black sheep of the family, and there were definitely moments of discomfort while my grandmother was working through her racism.

Quotes by Lisa Bonet

I wrote two poems about the '81 uprisings: 'Di Great Insohreckshan' and 'Mekin Histri.' I wrote those two poems from the perspective of those who had taken part in the Brixton riots. The tone of the poem is celebratory because...

Quotes by Linton Kwesi Johnson

Being transgender, like being gay, tall, short, white, black, male, or female, is another part of the human condition that makes each individual unique, and something over which we have no control. We are who we are in the deepest...

Quotes by Linda Thompson

We have to reach out to younger audiences. They need to see how they can see themselves as black women.

Quotes by Linda Johnson Rice

For generations, even many otherwise decent white Southerners learned to despise black people.

Quotes by Linda Chavez

Liberals believe they own the franchise on minorities and can't stand any Hispanic or black who breaks rank.

Quotes by Linda Chavez

America's soldiery, like its war dead, comes disproportionately from its southern states and from its aspiring poor - both white and black.

Quotes by Linda Colley

One favourite find of mine has to be a 1980s black dinner jacket that I wear as a dress.

Quotes by Lily Donaldson

If all else fails and you don't know what to wear, put on a black dress, and you'll be happy.

Quotes by Lily Donaldson

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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.