Everybody's problem is not yours, regardless of marriage and relationships, and I think women sometimes have to shed "what we think it should be" and address "what it is".

Im a realist, not a sugar coater. I believe in always letting people know what their obstacles are. And at the end of the day, I just want to be respected for my hard work.

I didn't plan on being a single mom, but you have to deal with the cards you are dealt the best way you can.

I used to go with solid blue, but recently I've found that a mix of red and green is a better fit for my personality.

An innocent little human being was solely dependent on me! I took all the CPR and breastfeeding classes and learned quite a bit.

I like seeing things that you don't normally see. Black people are so diverse, we do so many things, we have given so much to this world - and we are constantly giving.

There are some universal elements when it comes to motherhood - especially for Black moms. Black women are selfless. Many women think of their children before they think about themselves.

While there's plenty to be said for drive and talent, it was my parents' support that started me on the path that led me here today.

The future depends on attitude, aptitude, and gratitude--not on knowledge.

Brent never trusted anyone who couldn’t look him in the eye. It was a sign of dishonesty.

Everywhere I've been working, I always had in mind the final destination of the clothes, which is the consumer.

I have a checkered past. I'll take any eyeliner that comes my way.

Happiness is only the cart; love is the horse

I've been to every park in every city and not seen a statue to a committee.

Nonviolence is absolute commitment to the way of love. Love is not emotional bash; it is not empty sentimentalism. It is the active outpouring of one's whole being into the being of another.

No one has their own identity like the Ronettes did back in the day.

I was a kid, and I wasn't even sure if I wanted to play the drums, you know? All I wanted to do was skateboard, but I was still learning and taking it in, so it was good.

Let a man's talents or virtues be what they may, he will only feel satisfaction in his society as he is satisfied in himself.