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Blackness Quotes

Pride in identity and self

These blackness quotes push back against narrow definitions, a theme central to our Identity quotes collection.

We're not monolithic. What is blackness? To me, how do you define that?

Quotes by Tamron Hall

Love as intense as ice, love as remote as blackness.

Quotes by Liu Xiaobo

If you suffocate my blackness, you've got to realize that's supremacy.

Quotes by Lecrae

I love my blackness... I love my queerness.

Quotes by Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman

Culture Quotes

I'm not a representative of blackness, and I'm not a healer.

Quotes by Colson Whitehead

So often, blackness is seen in a negative light.

Quotes by Angie Thomas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do these quotes question a single definition of blackness?
One quote asks directly what blackness even means, rejecting the idea that it's monolithic and pointing instead to its many different expressions.
Is blackness described as a source of pride here?
Yes, one quote pairs love of blackness with love of queerness, expressing pride in multiple, overlapping parts of identity at once.
How is blackness compared to other imagery in these quotes?
One quote poetically compares love as remote as blackness, using it as a striking metaphor for emotional distance.
Do any quotes connect blackness to broader social power?
Yes, one quote frames suppressing someone's blackness as an act tied to supremacy, treating that suppression as a serious social issue.
Where can I read more quotes about identity and culture?
Our Identity quotes page offers further reflections on self-definition and belonging.

Pride in one's background and community shines through here, connecting to our Culture quotes page.