“To fully understand the black immigrant experience in the U.S., we mus...” — Opal Tometi Quote

“To fully understand the black immigrant experience in the U.S., we must understand it not in contrast to the African-American experience, but central to it.”

“The U.S.' refusal to acknowledge the plight of displaced Haitians and maintaining inhumane practices of neglect, disrespect, and violence amounts to a gross violation of human rights.”

“Black Lives Matter is really an affirmation for our people. It's a love note for our people, but it's also a demand. We know that the system was not designed for justice for us.”

“I had a white senator call me a rag head, and I had an African-American legislator call me a conservative with a tan.”

“I want to make sure we have elected people constantly looking at helping the African-American community.”

“It was important for me to join the White House because as I looked around Trump's inner circle and campaign, there were not a lot of African-Americans, particularly African-American women, uniquely positioned to serve as a member of the senior staff, to serve as an assistant to the president.”