Extras
Alicia Keys doesn’t mind being compared to Lena Horne
The musician talks about why she admires Horne so much.
Alicia Keys doesn’t mind being compared to Lena Horne
Diahann Carroll talks race and makeup while filming "Julia"
Carroll tells the story of an early makeup session for the TV show “Julia.”
Diahann Carroll talks race and makeup while filming "Julia"
Halle Berry on how seeing Diahann Caroll on TV changed her
Having a role model on TV who looked like her made a big difference for Halle Berry.
Halle Berry on how seeing Diahann Caroll on TV changed her
How It Feels To Be Free documentary
How six iconic African American female entertainers challenged the entertainment industry.
How It Feels To Be Free documentary
Lena Waithe on mixed feelings towards Blaxploitation
Producer, actor and writer Lena Waithe on the mixed feelings Blaxploitation evokes.
Lena Waithe on mixed feelings towards Blaxploitation
Lena Waithe on why Cicely Tyson's hair was revolutionary
Waithe describes how Tyson's natural hair was an inspiration to many others.
Lena Waithe on why Cicely Tyson's hair was revolutionary
The role of women entertainers in the civil rights movement
Historian Ruth Feldstein on the role of women entertainers in the civil rights movement.
The role of women entertainers in the civil rights movement
Why Cicely Tyson was selective about her acting roles
Tyson was mindful of how she performed Black womanhood.