Patricia

“I'm pore, black, I may even be ugly, but dear God, I’m here! I’m here!”
― Alice Walker, The Color Purple

“I think it pisses God off when you walk by the color purple in a field and don't notice it.”
― Alice Walker, The Color Purple

“Urban was her way of saying black. Simi had downed her champagne through gritted teeth. She wanted to win because she was good – smart, creative, persuasive – not because she was black.”
― Nikki May, Wahala

“You ever consider that maybe you not supposed to 'fit'? People who make history rarely do.”
― Nic Stone, Dear Martin