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" Point-blank, there is not enough diversity in media. "

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" Every show I've been on, my kids pay no attention. They're just like, 'Who cares. It's just dad's job.' "

" The black community can be competitive and cautious when it comes to those we want put on display for the world to see and judge. We are a prideful people who believe that anything that will make us seem 'less than' should be hidden. "

" We must do our part to make ourselves visible to the world. Let everyone see that being a queer parent of color is normal and happening right next door to them. "

" I think that's one of the greatest gifts that I have: that I can get someone to open up, and all you have to do is ask a question and not feel like you need a response. "

" Even when you look at, like, movies with some of our famous celebrities, they don't really cry and bring out their tears until, like, forced. "

" My life is an open book. There is nothing to hide here. "

" In our country, being from immigrant parents, growing up black in the South, coming out at 16 years old, being a teen parent... you would assume that my life would amount to nothing. And here I stand today. So, if I can do it... you can, too! "

" Being vulnerable is not a sign of weakness. It's a sign of strength. "

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" Southern black gay and bi men are suffering from a self-esteem issue. "