Posts Tagged: Entertainers

Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson Is Now The Second Black Woman EGOT

Jennifer Hudson became an EGOT on Sunday night. Only 17 other entertainers in the history of Hollywood have done this. Hudson’s last qualifying award came at the Tony Awards in 2022, when she co-produced A Strange Loop, which won Best Musical. Hudson is only the second Black woman and third African American to win an Emmy,… Read more »

Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys Making Documentary on Black Women Entertainers

Alicia Keys is shining the light on Black women in entertainment.  She is teaming with PBS to create a documentary titled American Masters: How It Feels To Be Free.  Six legendary entertainers have been chosen to spotlight: Lena Horne, Nina Simone, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson, Pam Grier, and Abbey Lincoln. These women had to overcome the roadblocks… Read more »