This Black History Month, we wanted to learn about the personal histories of women we admire - so we asked changemakers to tell us about a Black woman in their life who has been crucial in shaping who they are today.
In this installment, Sheryl Lee Ralph talks about how her "strong, independent" mother carved her own successful path and empowered Ralph in the process. Ralph is currently starring as Barbara Howard on ABC's critically acclaimed comedy series "Abbott Elementary" - a role that led to her first Emmy win for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy. Last month, she won a Critics' Choice Award for the role, too. Ralph has had a career in entertainment spanning more than three decades, including her tenure as Deena Jones in the Broadway musical "Dreamgirls." She's also a passionate health advocate and founding director of The Diva Foundation.
My amazing mother, the Honorable Ivy Ralph,...
In this installment, Sheryl Lee Ralph talks about how her "strong, independent" mother carved her own successful path and empowered Ralph in the process. Ralph is currently starring as Barbara Howard on ABC's critically acclaimed comedy series "Abbott Elementary" - a role that led to her first Emmy win for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy. Last month, she won a Critics' Choice Award for the role, too. Ralph has had a career in entertainment spanning more than three decades, including her tenure as Deena Jones in the Broadway musical "Dreamgirls." She's also a passionate health advocate and founding director of The Diva Foundation.
My amazing mother, the Honorable Ivy Ralph,...
- 2/1/2023
- by Sheryl Lee Ralph
- Popsugar.com
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