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“My hope as an actress is knowing that I'm someone who is more privileged - I'm biracial and lighter-skinned - and I hope it can open up the door for more women of color, especially darker-skinned black women. I hope everyone hops on the bandwagon and decides to start putting women of color in movies that aren't just about race.”

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Amandla Stenberg

Amandla Stenberg is an American actress born on October 23, 1998. She gained widespread acclaim for her role as Jo March in the film 'Little Women' and international recognition for her portrayal of Princess T'Challa in 'Black Panther'. more

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