Kelela Mizanekristos (Kelela) Quotes
My queer black women peers are the ones who make me not feel crazy. The way we act is so instinctive.
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We believe it is comprehensive international sanctions against the white regime that will save us from the slaughter of hundreds of thousands of South Africans, black and white.
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The message I like to convey to women and girls across the globe is that there is no glass ceiling.
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Women are needed in the military because there aren't enough soldiers, and we're seeing more women serve.
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Dave Chappelle is one of my comedic inspirations. His perspective is crazy, and he's super sharp.
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Do I feel that white directors have to tell only white stories? No. Do I feel that black filmmakers should only tell stories about black people? No. If we say that, then that means Asian people cannot write about anybody but Asians. I don't think a woman should only write about women.
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Black glutinous rice works in both savoury and sweet dishes. It's a popular pudding rice in south-east Asia, where you'll often come across it cooked with water, coconut milk and a pandan leaf.
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Black people were very angry with me for writing the book. A lot of people didn't believe me, or didn't want to believe me, and that used to really bother me. It was a very painful and difficult time.
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I love to drive in the Black Hills of Wyoming and South Dakota with Mount Rushmore as the central stop.
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We have a vision of South Africa in which black and white shall live and work together as equals in conditions of peace and prosperity.
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When the women's movement started in the 1960s, there was a vision of a future where women didn't wear makeup or worry about how their hair looked, and everybody wore sensible, comfortable clothes. It ran into an absolute brick wall.
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I want to make something that's respectful and respected. And I think you can make something for women that is respected on television.
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Women basically want the same thing - a good passionate story, a great fantasy - and for our partners to do the laundry and the washing up.
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There are really very few roles for women in films in which you can also make a living.
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Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.
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I take these vitamins that make my hair grow like crazy. They're called Herpanacine, and I get them on Amazon - they've got echinacea and vitamins A and E. They're really good for your immune system, too. You don't get sick, and they really help your skin, hair, and nails.
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All these police treating our people wrong, man. Black lives matter, but we got fans of all different colors, so all lives matter.
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'Once Upon a Time', 'Mirror Mirror' - those shows and films focus on women and their conflict with one another. What the heck is going on in contemporary fairy tales? Women are not dominating the world; they are not evil.
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I'd like to do some crazy art installations and design some weird synthesizers and work with other people and make some fun stuff for a bit. Maybe tap into virtual reality stuff or maybe write another record... We'll see.
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Young women who come to Rise every weekend range from ages 15-19 years if they're in school and 19-24 years if they're out of school. These empowered young women talk about protecting themselves, their friends and communities and how they can educate people to help break the stigma surrounding AIDS.
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When I sit at that typewriter, I have to be frightened of what I'm trying to do. I'm frightened by my own belief that I can actually get a story down on paper.
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Geniuses sometimes end up very unhappy, without a penny.
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As far as I'm concerned, there is no subject that's off the table.
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I like to have my share of parties, but I am not the late night person. Not that we don't do parties at all, but that does not happen very frequently.
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My queer black women peers are the ones who make me not feel crazy. The way we act is so instinctive.
