black women in hollywood
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Watch: What It’s Like to Be a Black Woman in Hollywood
Diversity and representation are the hot-button topics in Hollywood right now. In an industry that reflects the world in which we live, black people and women—so, basically black women—are often underrepresented in Hollywood. But people like Tyler Perry are changing that. Sure, he’s a polarizing figure based on his content, but you can’t deny his…
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All the Stars: The Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards Made Oscar Week Much More Beautiful
Just when we were longing for last year’s heavily melanated Oscars red carpet, the 11th Annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards luncheon reminds us that our next surprise win may be much sooner than we think … and we can’t wait. The delightful and dynamic assemblage of some of our best and brightest female…
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Actress Elizabeth Banks Calls Out Steven Spielberg for Never Making a Movie With a Female Lead, Because I Guess The Color Purple Doesn’t Exist
While accepting an award from the nonprofit group Women in Film, actress Elizabeth Banks took some time out to talk about the issues that women face in Hollywood. Her message, however, was overridden with peak white-womanness when she took a shot at director and producer Steven Spielberg, who she claimed had never made a movie…