Quotes About Diversity

I often find myself in situations where I am the token black person. It can feel like this enormous weight.

I'm not a token black guy.

I'm not just a token Muslim.

Why would I want to walk the runway for a brand to be their token plus-size girl when they're not even making my size?

So many times, you get sent scripts where it's, like, the token chick, where the woman is just there to serve the man in the film.

I sat down with CBS, and we talked about me developing a show for them. At the time, I was meeting with a lot of networks. And I told them, 'I don't want to be acting on your show as the token black guy. I want to do something that will change a network and will change the way people view African-Americans on TV.'

Usually when you're Asian and you're on set, you're the only Asian there. Either you're the token Asian or you're the Asian sidekick.

Some days, just occasionally, when I've had just one too many chickpeas, drizzles of olive oil or chunks of feta, I crave a return to the sushi-filled joints of Tokyo.

The idea of the beauty of diversity came from just growing up where I grew up. Los Angeles is a very big city - there's Little Ethiopia, Little Armenia, Little Tokyo, Chinatown, there's African-Americans, Latinos, Europeans.

It's just exciting to be able to see what someone around the world is eating in Sicily or Tokyo.

The best creative no longer has to originate in Chicago or London; it will be coming from Stockholm, Tokyo, and Seoul as well.

Prior to 'Tokyo Drift,' the iconic perception of Asians in Hollywood films has been either the Kung Fu guy, the Yakuza guy or some technical genius. It used to be such a joke, to be laughed at rather than with.

Here in Tokyo, this is one of my favorite Paralympics I've ever attended.

I have seen great intolerance shown in support of tolerance.

Globalisation is happening so fast it's confusing for people, and tolerance is threatened.

Broad-mindedness is related to tolerance; open-mindedness is the sibling of peace.

Tolerance, diversity, and inclusion are not political opinions. They are non-negotiable human rights - hard fought and secured in America.

Acceptance is the only thing you should teach. Be it Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Dalit, you must inculcate acceptance, not tolerance.

We - what we need is a dialogue among civilizations. And we need multiculturalism, respect for diversity, tolerance, respect for diverse faiths.

Tolerance is the price we pay for living in a free, pluralistic society.

Canada is the homeland of equality, justice and tolerance.

The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority.

We are a country based on democracy, tolerance, and openness to the world.

I believe in an India of pluralism and diversity, not of religious bigotry and caste politics. I believe in an India that is secure in itself and confident of its place in the world, an India that is a proud example of tolerance, freedom and hope for the downtrodden.