I Am Very Proud of Myself”: Oscar Nominee Danielle Brooks Revisits Her Hollywood Journey
By A Mystery Man Writer
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At the 17th annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards, Brooks and her Color Purple co-star Halle Bailey moved the room with emotional speeches about how far they’ve come and the people who helped get them there.
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