“Children today will grow up taking for granted that an African-America...” — Hillary Clinton Quote

“Children today will grow up taking for granted that an African-American or a woman can, yes, become the president of the United States.”

“Look, I'm outspoken.”

“I wish I were taller and thinner but the hair you can do something about.”

“In African-American culture, there's often a family historian, someone who does the genealogy or keeps the family Bible. I became aware that might be one role the poet has.”

“In the United States, if you're African-American, it can be assumed that your family has been here for generations. In Europe, colonialism is much more alive, and it's assumed you're from Nigeria or Senegal.”

“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.”