History won't let go of us. We're pinned to it.
It is difficult at times to repress the thought that history is about as instructive as an abattoir.
Black history isn't a separate history. This is all of our history, this is American history, and we need to understand that. It has such an impact on kids and their values and how they view black people.
History is an insistent force: the past is what put us where we are. the past cannot be put behind until it is settled with.
There have been actresses who transitioned and nobody knew. But for me, with everybody knowing my history, it will be harder. I'm sure there are some great scripts calling for an ultra-glamorous woman. And I'm prepared to be ultra-glamorous.
History devours, but at times it resurrects. Some lives must wait for history to catch up.
You can't escape the influence of architectural history.
It's time to stop letting your history control your destiny.
