Janelle Monae (Janelle Monáe Robinson) Quotes

Maybe I'm outdated in thinking this, but because I'm a young black woman and don't see very many being the lead in a film, I have this fear: 'Will I be working?'

Janelle Monae

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  Janelle Monae
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  • Black
  • Fear