“I think people need to watch 'Chi-Raq' because you need to know what's...” — Teyonah Parris Quote

“I think people need to watch 'Chi-Raq' because you need to know what's happening in your back yard.”

“I got my first relaxer when I was nine years old. This was in the '90s, and I convinced my mom to let me perm my hair so I could wear a French roll with the crimps in the front.”

“The person that inspired me throughout most of my childhood was Angela Bassett.”

“I think it's really important to try to eat seasonally as much as possible. It helps put people in touch with what's happening locally and with nature.”

“I'm a father and I'm a husband and I care about what's happening on our streets.”

“I don't wanna look like a 65-year-old geezer, you know, and I can't really see it happening.”