55 Quotes by Nafessa Williams

I believe love is love.

I'm always wanting and willing to be a voice for my people, a voice for the injustice.

It's cool to stay active and keep my body going.

Will Smith has always been an inspiration for me.

I didn't have a brown-skinned superhero growing up who wore cornrows and who reflected the inner city where I come from in Philadelphia.

I followed my dreams and went to Hollywood. My mom was like, 'Wait a minute - I thought you were going to be a lawyer.' I said, 'You know what, Mom? You're going to have to see me play one on TV.'

I think it can be difficult for young lesbian or young gay, bisexual, transgender to come out and be open with who they are because there's such a huge stigma attached to that preference of their sexuality.

I get my swag from Philly. I get my hustle from Philly. I get my work ethic from Philly.

I grew up in the inner city. It wasn't a joke.