Actress

I believe what makes Black Lightning different from other superhero shows and other superheroes is that he's really, really family-oriented. You get to see his entire family as well as his daughters being superheroes and diving into that universe.

I think it's very important to find something that you do that helps center you.

This is the most rewarding experience ever, taking on the role of Thunder as an actress. I'm just grateful and honored to give my voice to Thunder because she's so bold.

I think it can be difficult for young lesbian or young gay, bisexual, transgender to come out and be open with who they are because there's such a huge stigma attached to that preference of their sexuality.

Most superhero shows are set in an alternative universe. 'Black Lightning' is literally in the hood. He's going inside of the ghetto and trying to make a difference.

I believe that young lesbian women need to see themselves on TV. They need to see the representation, especially young black lesbians.

Ultimately, my goal is to inspire little brown girls that look like me, that are sitting on the porch wearing cornrows.

I did not know much about 'Black Lightning' beforehand, but I always wanted to play a superhero. After getting the part, I went back and read the comic books.

I cannot get away from 'Streets,' like, no matter what I do! That was my very first professional job.

I really look up to my mother and the strength that she has built in me, especially the strength in her faith, which has inspired me to turn my dreams into reality.

I am so proud to be a Philadelphian. I believe there's a different drive and hustle that's instilled in us.

I just want people to understand that regardless of what it is that you do - whether you're a teacher, whether you are a doctor, a single mother, a college student, a big sister - that you have strength within you, and I want people to be inspired to walk in their own superhero regardless of what it is that they do.

If I wasn't from Philly, I couldn't promise you that I would have the same drive and the same ambition because, as a little kid, I always saw myself as making it out, and I would escape with television.

I followed my dreams and went to Hollywood. My mom was like, 'Wait a minute - I thought you were going to be a lawyer.' I said, 'You know what, Mom? You're going to have to see me play one on TV.'

Representation is necessary, and we all want to turn on the TV and see characters who look like us and represent us in some way.

Disappointment builds character and strength.

I want everyone to be aware of what their superpower is because I believe that we all have superpowers.

Wonder Woman is one of my favorite superheroes.

I grew up in the inner city. It wasn't a joke.

I want lesbians to be inspired and to feel comfortable with who they are and walk boldly in that.