{"quotes":[{"text":"Oh Maker, what did they really say about your black creation? I think you made a beautiful work of art on a canvass of rebellion. Hey, Maker! We are still selling out!","author":"Chinonye J. Chidolue","tags":["art","art","art-work","artwork","back-is-beautiful","beautiful-rebels","black","black-and-white","black-folks","black-history","black-is-beautiful","black-people","black-pride","blacks","canvas-of-life","canvas-of-the-mind","chinonye-j-chidolue","hey-maker","maker","maker","maude","racism","rebel","rebel-of-the-sands"],"id":39685,"author_id":"Chinonye+J.+Chidolue"},{"text":"Melanin is an incomparable beauty. From the lightest to the darkest skin tone, Black women and Black girls are exquisite beauty in every shade. Yes, Black females have that special something that just can’t be ignored. We are Melanin Queens, beautifully created! Respect the complexion.","author":"Stephanie Lahart","tags":["african-american-women","african-americans","black-beauty","black-empowerment","black-girl-magic","black-girls-are-magic","black-girls-rock","black-is-beautiful","black-is-beautiful","black-queen","black","melanin","my-black-is-beautiful","quote","quotes","respect-the-complexion","stephanie-lahart","stephanie-lahart"],"id":42327,"author_id":"Stephanie+Lahart"},{"text":"Melanin is an incomparable beauty. From the lightest to the darkest skin tone, Black women and Black girls are exquisite beauty in every shade. Yes, Black females have that special something that just can’t be ignored. We are Melanin Queens, beautifully created! Respect the complexion.","author":"Stephanie Lahart","tags":["african-american-women","african-americans","black-beauty","black-empowerment","black-girl-magic","black-girls-are-magic","black-girls-rock","black-is-beautiful","black-is-beautiful","black-queen","black","melanin","my-black-is-beautiful","quote","quotes","respect-the-complexion","stephanie-lahart","stephanie-lahart"],"id":42327,"author_id":"Stephanie+Lahart"},{"text":"Black Girls… Don’t be afraid to use your voice. Your thoughts, opinions, and ideas are just as important as anybody else’s. When you speak, speak with boldness and purpose. Have courage, be confident, and always be true to yourself! Live your life fearlessly! Your voice has GREAT power; don’t be afraid to utilize it when needed. You’re NOT an angry Black woman; you’re a woman who has something important to say. Your voice matters and so do YOU.","author":"Stephanie Lahart","tags":["african-american-women","black-girl","black-girl-magic","black-girl-power","black-girls","black-girls-are-magic","black-girls-rock","black-is-beautiful","black-queen","black-woman","black-women","ebony","empowering","empowerment","inspirational","inspiring","melanin","my-black-is-beautiful","positive","quote","quotes","stephanie-lahart"],"id":59600,"author_id":"Stephanie+Lahart"},{"text":"Black Girls… Stop settling for less than what you deserve. That’s why I stress self-love! There comes a time when you can no longer blame a man. You’ve got to hold yourself accountable for the choices that you make. Choose wisely! Slow down. Pay attention. Don’t allow his good looks and swag to blind you from the truth. Don’t be so easily flattered by money, cars, jewelry, and all of that other stuff. Your heart and well-being is worth much more than that. Choose someone who respects, loves, and adores you. Somebody who has your best interest at heart. Nothing less! Allow yourself to experience REAL love. Stop giving your love, time, and attention to men who clearly don’t deserve it. #ItsAllUpToYou.","author":"Stephanie Lahart","tags":["african-american-women","black-girl","black-girl-magic","black-girl-power","black-girls","black-girls-are-magic","black-girls-rock","black-is-beautiful","black-queen","black-woman","black-women","ebony","empowering","empowerment","inspirational","inspiring","melanin","my-black-is-beautiful","positive","quote","quotes","stephanie-lahart"],"id":150717,"author_id":"Stephanie+Lahart"},{"text":"Most people write me off when they see me.They do not know my story.They say I am just an African.They judge me before they get to know me.What they do not know isThe pride I have in the blood that runs through my veins;The pride I have in my rich culture and the history of my people;The pride I have in my strong family ties and the deep connection to my community;The pride I have in the African music, African art, and African dance;The pride I have in my name and the meaning behind it.Just as my name has meaning, I too will live my life with meaning.So you think I am nothing?Don’t worry about what I am now,For what I will be, I am gradually becoming.I will raise my head high wherever I goBecause of my African pride,And nobody will take that away from me.","author":"Idowu Koyenikan","tags":["africa","africa-herbalist","africa-house","africa-leaders","africa-people","africa","africa-s-predicament","africa-s-wealth","africa-will-shake","african","african-american","african-american-","african-americans","african-","african-believes","african-citizens","african-continent","african-cultural","african-culture","african-cup-of-nations","african-descent","african-development","african-development-bank","african-dictators","african-fiction","african-freethinker","african-great-healer","african-great-lakes","african-healer","african-juju","african-languages","african-leaders","african-literature","african-my-motherland","african-national-congress","african-people","african-proverb","african","african-safari","african-saying","african-socialism","african-story-telling","african-traditional-healer","african-union","african-voodoo","african-woman","african-women","african-writer","africana","africana-studies","africans","black-america","black-americans","black-book-","black-girl","black-girls-rock","black-history","black-history-month","black-in-america","black-intellectuals","black-is-beautiful","black-literary-classics","black-literature","black-lives-matter","black-queen","black-woman","black-women","blackness","china-achebe","desmond-tutu","kofi-annan","kwame-nkrumah","nelson-mandela"],"id":178507,"author_id":"Idowu+Koyenikan"},{"text":"Black Girls… Naturally resilient! We persevere, stand tall, and fight to the end. We don’t give up! We make moves and succeed. We’re go-getters by nature. We are stronger than most. We are unstoppable! Fearless and confident in our capabilities. WE are Black Girl Strong! #Incomparable.","author":"Stephanie Lahart","tags":["african-american-women","black-girl","black-girl-magic","black-girl-power","black-girls","black-girls-are-magic","black-girls-rock","black-is-beautiful","black-queen","black-woman","black-women","ebony","empowering","empowerment","inspirational","inspiring","melanin","my-black-is-beautiful","quote","quotes","stephanie-lahart"],"id":199898,"author_id":"Stephanie+Lahart"},{"text":"Her black is beautiful, his society is ugly.","author":"Habeeb Akande","tags":["beauty","black-is-beautiful","society"],"id":225739,"author_id":"Habeeb+Akande"},{"text":"Black Girls… Always remember: It’s so easy, and it takes very little effort, to be like the next person. Don’t insult yourself like that. Be yourself! Walk YOUR walk. Talk YOUR talk. Be uniquely YOU in everything that you do. A confident woman who has a strong sense of self is quite beautiful. Allow your light to shine from the inside out. Self-love is the greatest love of all. Love, respect, and be good to yourself, first! You matter! You count! And you’re important, too!","author":"Stephanie Lahart","tags":["african-american-women","black-girl","black-girl-magic","black-girl-power","black-girls","black-girls-are-magic","black-girls-rock","black-is-beautiful","black-queen","black-woman","black-women","ebony","empowering","empowerment","inspirational","inspiring","melanin","my-black-is-beautiful","positive","quote","quotes","stephanie-lahart"],"id":320948,"author_id":"Stephanie+Lahart"},{"text":"Don’t be so hard on yourself. Be perfectly okay with being who YOU are. Fully embrace yourself, flaws and all. Love yourself right where you are. Strive to do better, but don’t beat yourself up for every shortcoming that you may have. Be brave in your journey! Hold your head up high, and keep moving forward.","author":"Stephanie Lahart","tags":["african-american","black-and-proud","black-excellence","black-girl-magic","black-girls","black-girls-rock","black-history","black-history-month","black-is-beautiful","black-pride","black-women","black-women","empowering","empowerment","inspiration","inspirational","inspire","melanin","my-black-is-beautiful","stephanie-lahart"],"id":335243,"author_id":"Stephanie+Lahart"}],"pagination":{"page":1,"page_size":10,"total":15,"pages":2,"next":"?page=2\u0026page_size=10"}}