When I Was A Kid,

Being A Black Woman, I've Often Felt I've Been Judged By My Sex And My Race, And I Have Always Known That It Shouldn't Hamper Me.

When I Was Younger, Living In An All-black Neighborhood The Other Kids Thought I Was Better Than Them Because Of My Light Skin And Straight Hair. Then We Moved To An All-white Neighborhood And That Was A Culture Shock ... I'd Been Used To Being Around All Black Kids.

I Find When I Have Short Hair, I Feel Like I Have Nothing To Hide Behind Anymore.

For Me, The Walk Of The Character Is Always The First Part That I Must Define For Myself.

While Being Called Beautiful Is Extremely Flattering, I Would Much Rather Be Noticed For My Work As An Actress.