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Women have been trained in our culture and society to ask for what we want instead of taking what we want. We've been really indoctrinated with this culture of permission. I think it's true for women, and I think it's true for people of color. It's historic, and it's unfortunate and has somehow become part of our DNA. But that time has passed.
— Ava DuVernay
Tags: people, culture, time, women

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I think I am a little jealous of women who have great girlfriends as adults.
— Ava DuVernay
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If your dream is only about you, it's too small.
— Ava DuVernay
Tags: dream, only, your, you
It's emotional for artists who are women and people of color to have less value placed on our worldview.
— Ava DuVernay
Tags: emotional, value, people, women
There's something very important about films about black women and girls being made by black women. It's a reflection as opposed to an interpretation.
— Ava DuVernay
Tags: important, reflection, black, women
When we're talking about diversity, it's not a box to check. It is a reality that should be deeply felt and held and valued by all of us.
— Ava DuVernay
Tags: us, talking, diversity, reality
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