Exploring how Black actresses, a historically overlooked and under-valued group in Hollywood, have in recent years begun to ascend to the top echelons of entertainment and American culture. The special examines how Black actresses of Hollywood have become power brokers and the iconic moments and roles have paved the way for them today.
Full Cast of Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising
Deborah Roberts
Deborah Ann Roberts is an American television journalist for the ABC News division of the ABC broadcast television network.
Linsey Davis
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Tessa Thompson
Tessa Lynne Thompson (born October 3, 1983) is an American actress, producer, singer, and songwriter. She began her p...
Halle Berry
Halle Maria Berry (born Maria Halle Berry; August 14, 1966) is an American actress. She began her career as a model a...
Debbie Allen
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Marla Gibbs
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Regina Hall
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Jackée Harry
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Danielle Brooks
Danielle Brittany Brooks (born September 17, 1989) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role ...
Whoopi Goldberg
An American comedian, actress, singer-songwriter, political activist, and talk show host. Goldberg made her film debu...
Oprah Winfrey
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Sunny Hostin
Asunción Cummings Hostin, known professionally as Sunny Hostin, is an American lawyer, columnist, multi-platform prog...
Marsai Martin
Marsai Martin (born August 14, 2004) is an American child actress and singer. She is known for her role as Diane John...
T.J. Holmes
Jeneé Osterheldt
Kelley Carter
Clayton Davis
Fantasia Taylor
Carla Farmer
Robi Reed
Crew of Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising
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