By 1989, the number of black actresses playing lead roles had risen to 547, or 10 percent of the total.

"You know, 'But honey, there ain't any black actresses.' "

She was the first black actress to earn celebrity and popularity.

Later, when Julie takes the dog to work with her, it attacks a black actress on the set.

"Such parts for black actresses are few and far between," she explained.

His criticism of using a black actress and an Asian actor was ridiculous.

In 1946, she became the first black female actress for British television.

She is the first black actress to play Moneypenny.

Cheryl becomes interested in films from the 1930s and 40s which feature black actresses.

Ms. Berry struggled through tears to thank the black actresses who came before her and those who are working today.