When you follow your dreams, you encourage other people to follow theirs.
Disappointment builds character and strength.
I tried to take advantage of what I could in Philly. But when it was time to move on, I moved on to New York. There, I booked a series regular role on 'One Life To Live.' I played a character named Deanna Forbes. She was my first big job. It was on daytime TV. And it was a great opportunity until that show got canceled.
We all have that superhero inside us, but it's about tapping into it and embracing it and owning it.
I think it can be difficult for young lesbian or young gay, bisexual, transgender to come out and be open with who they are because there's such a huge stigma attached to that preference of their sexuality.
Believe it or not, I am a tomboy.
In most superhero shows, the superhero is pretty young. He's in his 20s; he's single. 'Black Lightning' is a man who's middle-aged, going through a divorce, and has two daughters.
Will Smith has always been an inspiration for me.
I get my swag from Philly. I get my hustle from Philly. I get my work ethic from Philly.
My dream is to be on 'Saturday Night Live.' I'm going to do everything to make that happen.
Debbie Allen and Regina King inspire me.
Who would've thought that this little girl in the ghetto in Philly would be playing the first black lesbian superhero on network TV?
I think I have proven that I can play any type of character.
I think it's very important to find something that you do that helps center you.
I did not know much about 'Black Lightning' beforehand, but I always wanted to play a superhero. After getting the part, I went back and read the comic books.
I didn't have a brown-skinned superhero growing up who wore cornrows and who reflected the inner city where I come from in Philadelphia.
I'm always wanting and willing to be a voice for my people, a voice for the injustice.
My workouts always start with doing some cardio.
Growing up, I'd watch 'The Cosby Show' and 'The Fresh Prince of Bel Air;' I'd look at the little brown girls and be inspired by them.
I really look up to my mother and the strength that she has built in me, especially the strength in her faith, which has inspired me to turn my dreams into reality.
