Exploring how Black actresses, a historically overlooked and under-valued group in Hollywood, have in recent years begun to ascend to the top echelons of entertainment and American culture. The special examines how Black actresses of Hollywood have become power brokers and the iconic moments and roles have paved the way for them today.
Production
Archival footage that hits like a curated museum exhibit.
Acting
Halle Berry's raw reflection on her Oscar night trauma.
Writing
Deborah Roberts anchors with journalistic precision and warmth.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This ABC News special aired during Black History Month 2022, part of a broader corporate trend of commissioning Black-centered content in February that critics call 'performative' — yet the caliber of talent here suggests genuine investment.
Deborah Roberts and Linsey Davis are both ABC News anchors who rarely co-host; this pairing was specifically chosen to mirror the 'passing the torch' theme between generations of Black women in media.
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