Tag: Black Actresses
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The historic Emmy win of Quinta Brunson, the first Black actress in over 40 years to receive Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series since Isabel Sanford. Learn about the impact of Brunson’s trailblazing victory on representation in…
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The remarkable journey of Dorothy Dandridge, the trailblazing Black actress who defied Hollywood’s racism. From her breakthrough role in Carmen Jones to becoming the first Black woman on the cover of Life magazine, Dandridge faced discrimination, colorism, and…
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