As we know by now, black women walk it like they talk it which is why their sayings are unparalleled. Last August, Twitter account @LegendaryRootz asked the community to chime in with their favorite phrases heard by black women. Now, nearly 10 months later, the thread has become the gift that keeps on giving.
What is your favorite quote by a black woman? pic.twitter.com/df06974cy7
— Legendary Rootz (@LegendaryRootz) August 3, 2017
From everything to movie quotes and reality show clips to the real and raw truths of life, a black woman likely has a saying about it.
"You have to be…twice as good as them to get half of what they have." -Olivia Pope pic.twitter.com/aksq4VorlW
— *•????????????????????????????•* (@zkylas) August 3, 2017
I’m a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That’s me.✨ pic.twitter.com/cDUwazjKyL— Bri???????? (@TheBeautyByBri1) May 21, 2018
"Make decisions based on how you want your future to be." – My mom
— Beyoncé’s Soror (@TrillGabi) August 3, 2017
"When they go low, we go high." -Michelle Obama pic.twitter.com/bcOKumLgpV
— Gamora Zen Whoberi Ben Titan???? (@HaveSeveral) August 4, 2017
— Evette (@VettLacey) May 23, 2018
Black women have provided us some of the most iconic pillars of pop culture.
“Uh i think tf not trick ass bitch” https://t.co/gFKQtzSDiB
— Allie Nicole (@blackandimbetta) May 21, 2018
— ALEXA SIMONE (@SimoneDaRealist) August 3, 2017
— BlancheDevereaux (@blackula__) August 12, 2017
— parapoc (@therosecolored) January 15, 2018
— iDreamOfHennii (@xoxoimanii) May 22, 2018
— Blackulla (@EuCanceriano) May 23, 2018
— Not Ronald ????????♂️ (@ronnieNOTRonald) August 3, 2017
"Boy Bye" -Every Black Woman Ever! pic.twitter.com/S8QGrb6jle
— Gamora Zen Whoberi Ben Titan???? (@HaveSeveral) August 4, 2017
“ I don’t know her” – Mariah Carey pic.twitter.com/MtR4fWF9gm
— Kavion. ???? (@Levelup_son) November 23, 2017
— rxbel.prxyer (@slayhoneywork) January 16, 2018
Auntie Maxine pic.twitter.com/T2yc5kKDHO
— ????????GreatGriotGoddess✨ (@Livin_Liberated) May 23, 2018
As this thread continues to grow, a Rihanna quote encapsulates our iconic existence: "All girls rock, but black girls are on a different level."
"All girls rock but black girls are on a different level" – Rihanna
— Yetunde, #OneNationUnderNormani ????✊ (@NormaneeKorslay) March 25, 2018
What are some of your favorite sayings by black women?
