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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.

People see a 'South Park' episode, and there's racially insensitive jokes - nobody bats an eye because they're expecting that in that context. In hip-hop, they don't expect that kind of thing because it's a white person in a predominantly...

Quotes by Lil Dicky

Black Ken' debuted number one on iTunes in hip-hop, and top five or ten top, top five on the whole iTunes, on all genres. It was really cool to be able to self-produce.

Quotes by Lil B

We are not selling the black cab in large enough volumes. We want to expand globally.

Quotes by Li Shufu

My most recent purchase was a black lace corset.

Quotes by Lexa Doig

I have to also get into producing if I want to see these stories being made... Let's venture out and do projects with people of different ethnicities: not just black but also Asian actors and Asian superhero films. Just an...

Quotes by Letitia Wright

With 'Black Panther,' it was like stepping up to the plate, working crazy hours, and still bringing your best to the table every time.

Quotes by Letitia Wright

'Black Panther' has made me embrace my natural black hair. The representation of natural black hair in the film has made me reflect on myself.

Quotes by Letitia Wright

I want people, no matter who they are to be inspired by 'Black Panther.'

Quotes by Letitia Wright

The 'Black Panther' world taught me about the importance of exfoliating.

Quotes by Letitia Wright

As soon as I was obedient to just taking a chance on God, all of these things that you're seeing - 'Black Panther' or 'Humans' or 'The Commuter' or Steven Spielberg - it came right after I took that break.

Quotes by Letitia Wright

Everyone knows I'm black. I am who I am. This is the person that Lester Sr. and June Holt raised, and I make no apology for it. At the same time, I'm never going to pull a race card to...

Quotes by Lester Holt

Every black comedian in the country knew what I could do. But that doesn't mean everyone else is paying attention.

Quotes by Leslie Jones

I remember taking a space walk on the ISS. There I was, wrench in hand, tightening bolts on a new module. It was such a mundane task. But when I looked in one direction, there was Earth floating in vivid...

Quotes by Leroy Chiao

Which is probably the reason why I work exclusively in black and white... to highlight that contrast.

Quotes by Leonard Nimoy

I did not move into developing or processing color. I stayed with black and white. I still think to this day that I prefer to work in black and white if it has to do with poetry or anything other...

Quotes by Leonard Nimoy

Foreman had annihilated every single one of his opponents to that point, but here was Ali, going to Africa, selling himself as the 'real deal' black man.

Quotes by Leon Gast

My identity is very clear to me now, I am a black woman.

Quotes by Lena Horne

I'm proud to carry that torch and be like, 'I'm gay! I'm black! Hang your dreams on me. Hang your hopes on me. I'll carry them to the best of my ability.'

Quotes by Lena Waithe

I wrote 'Twenties' back in 2009. I always wanted to tell a story where a queer black woman was the protagonist, and I'm so grateful to TBS for giving me a platform to tell this story.

Quotes by Lena Waithe

Queer black characters have been the sidekick for long enough. It's time for us to finally take the lead.

Quotes by Lena Waithe

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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.