Strong Black Legends

Margaret Avery

Margaret Avery

Strong Black Legends - March 26, 2019 - 40:37

This week, Tracy talks to Hollywood legend Margaret Avery. They talk about the Blaxploitation movement of the 70’s, what it was like starring as Gabrielle Union’s mother in “Being Mary Jane,” and her iconic role as Shug Avery in The Color Purple. Also, Tracy channels Maya Angelou and the lingo that all black mothers seem to use.

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Strong Black Legends is a weekly show brought to you by Netflix and Strong Black Lead that honors the best of black Hollywood.