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Sheryl Lee Ralph has a simple message for the world ... and encouragement she’s received from a number of distinguished mentors over the years. After her first movie, 1977’s “A Piece ...

Cynthia Erivo, Teyana Taylor, Marla Gibbs and Raamla Mohamed will be honored at this year’s Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards, kicking off a series of Oscars weekend events. Already an Emmy, ...

Sheryl Lee Ralph, Gina Prince-Bythewood ... skill-building activities and mentoring. The day’s events will also be available to stream on Essence.com.

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