Not long ago someone said I should shorten it to just Emma. But I really, really love my name. From as far as I can remember, my parents have taught me to be really proud of my name.

I am a woman who stands up for what she believes.

We left Germany when I was 11.

I hope that young people especially will begin to have a better understanding of slavery and its effects, which are still evident today, to understand those parallels and, from there, begin ta be a part of the wave of hope to change things for the better.

One of the roles I hold really close to my heart is a small "under-five" role I did on "The Young and the Restless." I think I did about four episodes and it meant so much to me, simply because it was my mom's all-time favorite soap.

Know your history. It can teach you who you are, where you have come from, and how to be a better person as a result.

It's so hard to fight against someone who is stuck in what they believe whether you agree with it or not.