I think that racism has gotten more subtle, and it's not even racism anymore: it's placism. Like where you live or whether you went to community college or Harvard, and it exists within the race. Esai Morales anymorecollegecommunity Change image and share on social
We hear a lot in this country about family, and 'American Family' just shows us a portrait we haven't seen as much of yet. 'American Family' lets us know that being American isn't about the color of your hair or eyes or skin: it's really a state of mind. Esai Morales americancolorcountry share on social
In New York, just standing still on the sidewalk is a weird feeling. You have this incessant need to do things. Los Angeles is about kicking back, relaxing, your inner child, peace. Esai Morales angelesbackchild Change image and share on social
I remember doing 'La Bamba' and thinking, 'Do you really think that Latinos will be accepted in mainstream?' and I said, 'Someday I hope so, but there is no guarantee.' Esai Morales acceptbambaguarantee Change image and share on social
When you have a little 10-month-old who is climbing up your leg because you are their mountain - there's no nobler reason to get out of bed every day. There's no better reason to live, to make sure you provide as much guidance and as much room for that child to thrive. Esai Morales bedchildclimb share on social
It's people politics, people dynamics that make a show really good, whether it's 'Desperate Housewives' or 'Lost' or 'The Sopranos.' It's the people we've grown to love or otherwise. Esai Morales desperatedynamicgood Change image and share on social
My mother taught me when you go someplace, you leave it better than you found it. Esai Morales findleavemother Change image and share on social
You know, I'm not making top dollar, but when you're making top dollar, there are a lot of people waiting for you to fall. Esai Morales dollarfalllot Change image and share on social
We understand 'Roots,' and that experience was mind-boggling, and it changed the way society viewed race relations. It was incredibly important. With 'Roots,' I was just as proud as anybody else that people of color were getting their stories told. Esai Morales bogglechangecolor share on social
I'm really, really dumb about describing wine, but I like wine that's full-bodied and dry. Esai Morales bodieddescribedumb Change image and share on social