The Legendary Actress who Broke Barriers, a trailblazer and the first black actors to win an Oscar in 1939. Hattie McDaniel 1893-1952 a true icon.

The 2006 film based off the Broadway play and the film that gave Jennifer Hudson her moment.

Tonight we pay tribute to a trailblazer and an icon who’s music with The Supremes United the world.

Directed by Steven Spielberg and featuring an all star cast. Based on the novel by Alice Walker. From 1985 This is The Color Purple.

The EGOT who came from a Stand up comedy background and changed the landscape of film and television for black women.

A brief tidbit about the film directed by George Wolf starring Viola Davis Chadwick Boseman and produced by Denzel Washington. Based off of the August Wilson play this is Ma Rainey‘s black bottom.

It’s time to show the Academy.

The 1997 Event that brought Whitney Houston and Brandy into the homes of millions on abc for a Disney event of epic proportions and inclusion.

Tonight I introduce my friend Elder Draconis. We’ve been since 2013 and tonight you’ll hear why he’s of his faith. Check out his show at https://anchor.fm/elder-draconis/episodes/Introduction-eptokh

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The trailblazer who began in music, film and later with her one woman show The Lady And Her Music 1981. From her Signature song Stormy Weather, her films Cabin in the sky, Panama Hattie and appearing on The March on Washington 1963 to her role as Glinda in The Wiz, we celebrate Lena Horne 1917-2010.