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BY Mohammed Awal, 4:00pm February 14, 2020,

Black History Month: Check out these black actresses who made history

by Mohammed Awal, 4:00pm February 14, 2020,
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Source: Wikipedia

Diahann Carroll

She is the first black actress to star in her own TV series, Julia, in 1968. This was one of the first non-domestic roles for black actresses, leading to her 1968 Golden Globe win and a 1969 Emmy nomination.

 She died on October 4, 2019 after a battle with breast cancer.

Last Edited by:Kent Mensah Updated: February 14, 2020

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