Jamila Woods Quotes
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The beach is still a public place, and that's an amazing grace about Chicago. We have so many problems, but the water always stays. That inspires me and keeps me inspired about the city and keeps me hopeful.
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My art gets called political, as opposed to my intending it to be political. I think that's something that happens with black artists or marginalized voices trying to speak truth. Because there are things in the status quo to speak out against, speaking out against them will inherently be political.
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I'm interested in figuring out what freedom songs would sound like in 2016.
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I'm creating art that can be healing. Art that can make you feel like you're not alone, like you're not an outsider. Art that is useful.
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There is so much talent in Milwaukee, and such diversity.
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There is a lot of history buried in Chicago that I still have yet to discover.
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I think it's just my nature to stay on the outside so that I can understand and observe.
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When I was a kid, getting on Lake Shore Drive from the south side to go downtown was magical.