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From Left to Right: Beverly Naya, Lupita Nyong'o, Taraji P. Henson, and Mo'Nique. Image Credit: Daily Post Nigeria, Essence, US Weekly, and BellaNaija |
Black Women, the Film Industry, and the Art of Being Overlooked
By Atinuke Adeosun
Let us be real: everyone loves a good underdog story. But Hollywood? Hollywood practically built its brand on it. That whole “started from the bottom, now we are here” vibe is the industry’s favorite genre. Struggle, rise, triumph, and repeat.