"Racism is a distraction. It keeps you from doing your work. It keeps you from thinking you’re not good enough or that you’re not worthy."

"Sth, I know that feeling. Just when I think I'm in the clear, I find myself in the thick of it again. It's a never-ending battle."

"I'm always surprised by what I write. I don't know what I'm going to say until I say it."

"Racism is a distraction. It keeps you from doing your work. It keeps you explaining over and over again, your reason for being."

"Nonsense. The only thing they can do to you is kill you. And then your spirit is free. So don't be afraid. Fear of death is the greatest evil."