She Said That
This former television writer made her screenwriting debut in 2000's Love and Basketball.
Who is Gina Prince-Bythewood?
This costume designer is the only Black woman to win the Oscar for Best Costume Designer.
Who is Ruth Carter?
This critically acclaimed author's hit book became a smash hit Netflix film adaptation in 2018, starring actress Sanaa Lathan.
Who is Trisha R. Thomas?
This Dear White People showrunner, received her first creator credit for a cult classic sitcom about a group of friends living in New York City in the 90s.
Who is Yvette Lee Bowser?
This classic sitcom about college coeds got off to a slow start, until this multi-hyphenate came along and made the world of the show more culturally relevant.
Who is Debbie Allen?
This Philadelphia native named her hit sitcom after one of her former teachers.
Who is Quinta Brunson?
This South Carolina native achieved EGOT status after winning Best Supporting Actress at the 2016 Academy Awards for her role of Rose Maxson.
Who is Viola Davis?
This author's most well-known work has been adapted as both a Broadway musical and two feature films.
Who is Alice Walker?
This filmmaker found television success with a family drama centered around a family owned sugar cane farm.
Who is Ava DuVernay?
Often overlooked for it, this rapper, talk show host, singer, actress, and producer, has always produced feature films starring plus-sized Black women as the love interest.
Who is Queen Latifah?
Considered one of the original YouTube series creators, she found mainstream success with a hit HBO series.
Who is Issa Rae?
This screenwriter and director is the only Black woman to be nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay for a film starring singer Mary J. Blige in a dramatic role.
Who is Dee Rees?
This author's book, Hidden Figures, was adapted into a feature film of the same name, starring actress Taraji P. Henson.
Who is Margot Lee Shetterly?
This Columbia College alumnus' show about her hometown is entering it's final season on the Showtime network.
Who is Lena Waithe?
This Gen-Z star got her start on a hit ABC show and is now known for producing movies like "Little" and "Fantasy Football".
Who is Marsai Martin?
Known for casting strong female leads, she has created multiple hit shows including Bridgerton, Scandal, and Grey's Anatomy.
Who is Shonda Rhimes?
A 2014 Best Picture nominee about the marches across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, had this media mogul and actress as a producer.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
Actress Mo'Nique won the 2010 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress after starring in the film adaptation of this author's novel, Push.
Who is Sapphire?
This writer and producer became the youngest showrunner on a broadcast network when she created a hit UPN series that eventually moved to the CW.
Who is Mara Brock Akil?
This former child star has gone on to voice both Freeman brothers on a hit Adult Swim show, and now has her own production company and recently launched her wine company.
Who is Regina King?
This writer, director, and producer made her feature film debut with 1991's Daughters of the Dust.
Who is Julie Dash
This multi-hypenate was the first person of color to be nominated for Best Original Screenplay, for 1972's Lady Sings the Blues.
Who is Suzanne de Passe?
This playwright and poet's 1975 choreopoem was adapted for film by Tyler Perry in 2009.
Who is Ntozake Shange?
This comedian, actress, and writer is the only Black woman to create a sketch comedy show.
Who is Robin Thede?
Currently starring alongside Mike Epps on a Netflix show, she is an actress, director, producer, and writer.
Who is Kim Fields?