"African-American women have just done some outstanding things." 9/19/18
The Women Making History in Georgia's Justice System
Just outside Atlanta, a group of women are making history in Georgia's court system. The city of South Fulton is home to the United States' only court run entirely by African-American women. Chief Judge Tiffany Carter Sellers and her colleagues are intent on changing people's perceptions of the legal system, beginning with their municipal court.
A huge thanks to our guest editor this week, Yvonne Orji. Check her out in "Insecure," Sundays at 10:30 P.M. on HBO.
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Bringing a New Voice to Cartoons
Cree Summer is a lot of things. She's a mother, an artist, an actress—and, she's the voice of your childhood. As the vocal force behind characters like Penny from "Inspector Gadget," Susie Carmichael from "Rugrats," and Elymyra from "Tiny Toon Adventures," Cree has made a career bringing some of your favorite cartoons to life.
The Dancer Going Beyond Ballet
Aesha Ash fought negative stereotypes about African-American women all the way to the New York City Ballet and the world's most prestigious stages. These days, you can find her—tutu and all—pirouetting around her native inner-city Rochester, New York. Through her Swan Dreams Project, Aesha combines photography and ballet to prove that artistic talent, beauty and grace are not defined by status or race.
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