Famous quote by Zoe Saldana

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I dont understand labels. I dont need anybody to tell me Im Latina or black or anything else. Ive played characters that
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"I don't understand labels. I don't need anybody to tell me I'm Latina or black or anything else. I've played characters that were written for Caucasian females, I just want to be given the same consideration as everybody else, and so far that has been happening"

- Zoe Saldana

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Zoe Saldana's quote speaks with the concept of being viewed as a private, rather than being defined by labels. She is stating that she doesn't need anybody to inform her what her identity is, which she must be offered the same consideration as everybody else. This speaks with the idea of equality and inclusivity, and that everybody must be evaluated by themselves benefits, rather than being judged by their race, gender, or any other label. Saldana is also stating that she has actually been offered the same chances as everyone else, which is a testament to the development that has actually been made in terms of equality and inclusivity. Her quote is a suggestion that everybody need to be given the same chances, no matter their identity, which labels need to not be utilized to define someone.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Zoe Saldana somewhere between June 19, 1978 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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