Works like Baby of the Family and Ugly Ways earned accolades.
Black Women
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She was a strong force for addiction recovery in her son’s life.
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Ash had a successful career on stage before moving into comedy.
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Buckley was the daughter of Hollywood’s first black star, Lena Horne.
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Her music was a staple of ‘80s dance floors.
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She served for nearly three decades in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Reagon was also a co-founder of protest singing group The Freedom Singers.
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At just 6, she faced jeers and protests when she attended school alongside white children.
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She also starred in the spy movie flop “Leonard Part 6.”
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Youngblood’s work often explored the lives of the “Big Mamas” who raised her.