“I had to grow to love my body. I did not have a good self-image at first.”
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Interview with Essence Magazine, 2013
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Actress and trailblazer who brought dignity and depth to Black womanhood on screen for six decades.
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This quote speaks to the pillar of Identity — the clarity to know who you are, where you come from, and what you stand for. Self-knowledge has long been a form of resistance and a foundation for liberation.
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