“When I got out of acting school, I was lucky to have gotten any job at all. A lot of people hiring African American actresses - it was right after 'Roots,' and for society, not me, it was great. Nice richly dark-skinned people was the fashion, and I was not.”
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Anna Deavere Smith
Anna Deavere Smith is an American actress, playwright, and director. She is known for her performances on stage and screen, particularly for her roles in 'Fires in the Mirror' and 'House of Cards'. Smith is celebrated for her unique performance style and profound insights into social issues. more