Here are some empowering and inspirational quotes from African American women.

African American Women Quotes

1. “I work really hard to just focus on the joy of the work that gets to be done and the impact of the work, and the real privilege of being able to do it. But I also know that I stand on the shoulders of giants.”
— Ava DuVernay

2. “I don’t know what the future holds, but I do know that I’m going to be positive and not wake up feeling desperate.”
— Billie Holiday

3. “I work really hard to make sure that I am able to be in control of my own narrative, and my own story, and my own image.”
— Issa Rae

4. “I’d like people to think of me as someone who cares about them.”
— Diana Ross

5. “We all have dreams. In order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.”
— Jesse Owens

6. “I work really hard, and I play really hard. I’m relentless, and I have a tenacity that’s off the charts. And I’m not saying that I’m always right.”
— Tyra Banks

7. “I’d like to be known as a person who cares about them, about their problems, about their concerns.”
— Aretha Franklin

8. “I work really hard, and I kind of put my head down and try to ignore the rest of it.”
— Shonda Rhimes

9. “The only way to deal with this life meaningfully is to find your passion, and find your passion in helping others.”
— Nikki Giovanni

10. “I work really hard, but I’m very motivated to continue working hard.”
— Serena Williams

These quotes reflect the resilience, determination, and wisdom of African American women throughout history and across different fields.