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Nia Long for the ‘Black Women in Hollywood’ issue of Essence magazine.

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Fri, 18 Mar 2022 17:17:45

Aunjanue Ellis for the ‘Black Women in Hollywood’ issue of Essence magazine.

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Fri, 18 Mar 2022 17:14:13

Rest in paradise to Cicely Tyson. What a full and beautiful life. I can only hope that I am blessed

Rest in paradise to Cicely Tyson. What a full and beautiful life. I can only hope that I am blessed to live half as beatifully as her. Tyson, who was known for playing strong Black leads and refusing to play roles that were demeaning to Black women, was nominated for an Oscar for her role as the sharecropper’s wife in Sounder and a Tony Award in 2013 at age 88. Tyson was also nominated for 2 Emmy awards. (December 19, 1924 – January 28, 2021)

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Thu, 28 Jan 2021 23:05:19

Rest in paradise to Oscar nominated trailblazer and icon Diahann Carroll. She was the first Black wo

Rest in paradise to Oscar nominated trailblazer and icon Diahann Carroll. She was the first Black woman to star in a non-servant role on television in Julia She broke many barriers and stereotypes set for Black women. She was the first Black person to win a Tony Award for a leading role. She was a true pioneer and made many significant contributions to Black American cinema. (17 July 1935 - 04 October 2019)

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