Quote by Lupita Nyong'o: “We have to create opportunities for ourselves and not wait.”

Lupita advocates for proactive efforts in achieving goals, especially in fields lacking diversity. She means people shouldn't just wait for opportunities to appear but should actively work to make them happen for themselves.

Following the success of "Black Panther," which highlighted the demand for diverse stories, Lupita underscored the need for people of color to actively develop their own projects. She urged bypassing traditional gatekeepers to foster greater representation and creative control in Hollywood.

Kenyan-Mexican actress and author who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2014 for her role in 12 Years a Slave. Born in Mexico and raised in Kenya, she is a prominent voice on representation in global film and media.