Aunjanue Ellis joins Jemele to discuss her Mississippi roots, and what led her to an acting career. Aunjanue also discusses what it means to be nominated for an Oscar for her outstanding performance in King Richard. She also shares why she chooses her roles with such intentionality, and why she waged a campaign to pressure the state of Mississippi into removing the confederate emblem from the Mississippi state flag. Plus, Jemele shares her thought on director Ryan Coogler’s false arrest.

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