In a letter expressing support for Ramirez, his former Yale classmate, James Rochewrote “Learning to embrace yourself is a constant process,” says Amandla. In honor of Black History Month, Amandla asked some of the strong women in her life to share their stories of growth, vulnerability, and resistance as they came to know themselves.Related: "Nominating a man who says we do not need any fundamental change in this country will not meet this moment,” she said. “Nominating someone who wants to restore the world before Donald Trump, when the status quo has been leaving more and more people behind for decades, is a big risk for our party and our country.” When it comes to working together musically, thankfully there are no divas to be found. “I’m excited to sing with her. I’m a fan," Jennifer Hudson spoke of Ariana. “Everybody has great chemistry, so we’re all here having fun.”ContentView Iframe URL