I try to make my mood uplifting and peaceful, then watch the world around me reflect that mood.

Happiness is the bomb cosmetic! When I’m smiling, sometimes I’m giving thanks for all the things I have rather than worrying about the things I don’t.

I feel at home in a lot of places, but I am truly an African-American.

We had already planned my wedding when my brother passed away in 2012. When you’re grieving, you don’t necessarily want to think about something like that, but my brother told me that he wanted me...

My parents were very active in the Civil Rights Movement. My father was a Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) worker; my mother was a secretary with the Panthers.

Antonio and I only danced together in a couple of quick scenes. But it was really nice.

Both my parents are educators. My siblings and I always had to get good grades no matter what outside interests we had.

It was a really, really fast but organic process.

He moves with so much grace and so much control. He’s so strong, but at the same time, he’s so soft. It’s just so comfortable to dance with him.