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" For me, I just stuck to school. I thought you can't be bullied and dumb, so books and I will be friends. "
Yvonne Orji
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" High school is really when I came into my own. "
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" I'll probably always opt for makeup because I just like the way it feels. You can play with it and create different looks, and I think that's fun. But I also want the option to not need it. "
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" I grew up Catholic, so I had a more traditional relationship with religion. "
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" As strong as we are, we have our moments. My mama is an African woman who had four kids and was a nurse for 25 years, and she had her moments. I've seen her cry. "
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" There's not one black narrative. There's not one way to be black. "
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" If I'm home on Wednesdays, I go to Bible study. I get my God time in, definitely. "
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