“As an African American actress, there are people who have been staples...” — Monique Coleman Quote

“As an African American actress, there are people who have been staples in my life that opened a door that I can walk through. I hope that I can have that impact.”

“I've been in the shallow end of a pool, just kind of walking around, but this was my first time really swimming - and I was horrified! I actually lost it whenever I saw the edge of the pool. But I took baby steps and rewarded myself every step of the way.”

“In case of emergency, do whatever your best friends tell you to do!”

“I loved 'Ghana Must Go' by Taiye Selasi. It's about a first-generation African family living in America that has to return home to Nigeria when their estranged father passes away.”

“I have always regarded myself, in the first place, as an African patriot.”

“For more than 20 years, Camfed has supported a generation of African girls and women with access to secondary and higher education, employment opportunities, and, ultimately, into positions of leadership.”