The breakdown of the black community, in order to maintain slavery, began with the breakdown of the black family. Men and women were not legally allowed to get married because you couldn't have that kind of love. It might get in the way of the economics of slavery. Your children could be taken from you and literally sold down the river.
Kerry WashingtonI get through the tough times through prayer and meditation. And I have really good friends and family, and a great therapist.
Kerry WashingtonEvery actor you work with has a different method, same with the director. You have to figure out what your shared language is and how to best support each other, and also take care of yourself.
Kerry WashingtonThere are already a number of gatherings centered around women of color who are doing inspiring work.
Kerry WashingtonToday there are people trying take away rights that our mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers fought for: our right to vote, our right to choose, affordable quality education, equal pay, access to health care. We the people can't let that happen.
Kerry Washington