This actor has an incredible range from superhero to a historical musician. He is the type of actor who has played so many different types of characters that it may have even stumped the Sistas. They share some of their favorite roles and remind you “Don’t sleep on this actor” because you will miss something very special.
Listen Don Cheadle
In September we will explore quotes from music that moves us. Or moves me.
This first song comes from the musical Cinderella by Rodgers and Hammerstein. It is Impossible.
Many of see the things we want to accomplish as impossible. When someone encourages us to go after it, we usually say something like it’s impossible. This song reminds us that impossible things happen every day.
Whoopi Goldberg
This actor has starred in some unforgettable movies. She has made us laugh, cry and question why we do what we do. She did things before they became a trend. She has won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony and still surprises us with what she can accomplish.
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During a time of segregation there were some of us fighting it out in Hollywood. This actor starred in roles that showed that struggle. Some of the moments happened on screen and gave people of color a reason to cheer. Listen as they talk about him.
Listen Sidney Poitier
This actress is the queen of Wakanda but had many memorable roles before then. She taught us what love had to do with it. Showed us how to get our groove back. She has also represented the kind of women we want to be. Hint.
Listen Now. Episode 2 Angela Bassett
There have been good movies that changed your life. Television series that spoke to your soul. One of the elements that make this so powerful is the actor. This season we spotlight some of our favorite actors. These are people who we would go see the movie just because they are in it.
This actor has played good guys and bad guys. Historical and Fictional figures. “We didn’t land on Plymouth Rock, Plymouth Rock landed on us!” These words came from one of the landmark roles this actor has portrayed. This actor has played a wide range of roles all of which have given us more reasons to love him.
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