Author: Stephen Carter

Quotes

Even in 2012, if there's a black character in the movies or on television that's a professional, if we even hear about their backgrounds they're always 'up from the streets.'

Even in 2012, if there's a black character in the movies or on television that's a professional, if we even hear about their backgrounds they're always 'up from the streets.'

- Stephen Carter

In real life there are indeed black people who have been in the middle class for generations, but in entertainment it's as if they don't exist.

In real life there are indeed black people who have been in the middle class for generations, but in entertainment it's as if they don't exist.

- Stephen Carter

If you're fascinated by America, you'll be fascinated by family.

If you're fascinated by America, you'll be fascinated by family.

- Stephen Carter

Teaching civility is an obligation of the family.

Teaching civility is an obligation of the family.

- Stephen Carter

I think that black fiction authors have to work very hard to avoid being typed as seeking only a black audience.

I think that black fiction authors have to work very hard to avoid being typed as seeking only a black audience.

- Stephen Carter

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