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I'm proud of who I am. I'm proud of my history. I'm proud of the women and the men who came before us who are black, and I'm proud of the women before me who are black and who have achieved so much, even though we have so much against us, and we don't have those doors opening for us every day.
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"I'm proud of who I am. I'm proud of my history. I'm proud of the women and the men who came before us who are black, and I'm proud of the women before me who are black and who have achieved so much, even though we have so much against us, and we don't have those doors opening for us every day."
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I'm proud of who I am. I'm proud of my history. I'm proud of the women and the men who came before us who are black, and I'm proud of the women before me who are black and who have achieved so much, even though we have so much against us, and we don't have those doors opening for us every day. — Melina Matsoukas

About Melina Matsoukas

Melina Matsoukas was a Director from United States (1981–present).

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Who said "I'm proud of who I am. I'm proud of my history. I'm proud of the women and the…"?
This quote is attributed to Melina Matsoukas, a Director from United States.
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Melina Matsoukas lived from 1981 – present.