Our history is a passion for me. I feel that we leave out so much information and huge gaps in the American story and it makes it hard for people to really understand that we are all intricately related as Americans. So I am attracted to historically based projects because we entertain and learn something at the same time. I just love that combination.

Jasmine Guy

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I don't much care who is gay or straight or married or not. I mostly notice if they are brave enough to confront bigotry.

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If one is desperate for love, I suggest looking at one's friends and family and see if love is all around. If not, get a new set of friends, a new family.

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It is a full time job being honest one moment at a time, remembering to love, to honor, to respect. It is a practice, a discipline, worthy of every moment.

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There are brilliant out lesbians and gay men and bisexuals and transgendered people and heterosexuals keeping the fire of change alive. Not a day goes by when I don't feel grateful to them for their work.

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Bigotry and judgment are the height of insecurity.

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I've always known the greatness of black people.

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I always try to honor a character by being honest and truthful to who they are, in spite of my own personality and beliefs.

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I believe people who practice their beliefs in daily life are activists.

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I want word of mouth to be our biggest voice.

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There is a child in all of us, a person who believes in a glorious future.

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People in power need to control others in order to maintain power. One of the ways to do that is to take that which is threatening and demonize it.

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The more confident one becomes, the less one needs all people to be the same.

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That made me feel good, not to go to a resort where outside the door is extreme poverty

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As the middle begins to feel safe enough to accept some of the so-called radical thinking, ideas move to the middle and a new edge is created.

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The building of friendship, family, community and love is complicated. We are so isolated in this country, no longer supported by tribes and villages.

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I would love to direct a movie, something I really like with a great cast. What a dream!

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There is no sexuality that is greater or lesser than another.

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We gave up having a TV last year. I am out of the loop. Life is way better than TV. I recommend it to anyone who has forgotten they have one.

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An activist is one who is actively involved in creating community, whether that is locally in their neighborhood or internationally. It is an admirable quality.

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I am very sad for men and women trapped in any relationship where there is cruelty, dominance, inequity. I long for the liberation of all people.

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