Quotes from Normani Kordei

It's hard for me to believe that the KKK still exists, especially knowing all my ancestors have been through. I feel like the history and meaning of all we have been through has been trashed.

For me it's hard, especially being a young African-American woman. My dad doesn't look like what you might call the 'safe' African-American male that America would accept, if you know what I mean.

I was inspired by Solange's album, 'A Seat At The Table,' from the moment that I heard it. She has clearly taken the time to create a unique body of work and emote through her music from a true place.

Ever since I was little, I looked up to Destiny's Child so much; I looked up to the Spice Girls and En Vogue. A piece of me wanted to be in a girl group.

Honestly, you cannot go wrong with being yourself.

We performed at the VMAs, which is crazy because we grew up watching that show and all of our inspirations and idols were there.

I put my all into performing so people can walk away knowing a bit more about me and feel the passion in my story.

I think there's a contrast between being vulnerable and, you know, 'Girl Power!' I think it's important to have that balance because you don't have to be strong all the time.

I shouldn't have to worry any time my father walks outside the front door of our home.

I love Aaliyah, I love Brandy, I love Monica.

After Fifth Harmony succeeds to the fullest of its capacity, one day we can go off and do our individual things.

I kind of have to take pieces of myself to fit what it is that radio wants.

I think that it's just about balance, keeping myself centered, and being happy and healthy.

There's always room for growth. I feel like I'll never get to the point where I'm 100 percent happy with where I am with my career.

For me, beauty really does come from within, and that may sound cliche, but it's true.

I think it's all about people loving each other and having compassion, accepting one another and educating themselves.

I feel I'm most beautiful when I have less makeup on and I'm at home with people surrounding me that support me, and I know they will never judge me or try to change me.

Any relationship has its strengths and weakness.

When I get on stage, Beyonce is my alter ego. The way that she's Beyonce in real life and then Sasha Fierce on stage, I'm Normani in real life, and then I pretend to be Beyonce on stage. I just love that she's constantly reinventing herself but stays true to who she is as a person - and she wears so many hats in her life.

Destiny's Child I grew up on hard core. Like, I can't tell you how much I love the three of them so much and what they had to offer.

I think that a lot of the time, we get in our own heads and make up what other people are thinking, but no one actually cares about the thing you think they care about. You just gotta take that weight off your shoulders and be nice to yourself and be yourself. People will fall in love with who that is.

My mom was actually diagnosed with breast cancer when I was five.

It is a great day anytime I can bring a smile to a girl or boy, knowing that I am helping to inspire them to always dream big.

I hate the fact that people can judge based on something that isn't fully given to them. Like, this isn't the full product.