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Im fighting the label of Black actress simply because its very limiting in peoples eyes, especially people who are makin
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"I'm fighting the label of "Black" actress simply because it's very limiting in people's eyes, especially people who are making movies"

- Whoopi Goldberg

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Whoopi Goldberg is revealing her aggravation with the restricted functions offered to her as a black actress. She is challenging the idea that she need to be restricted to certain functions due to the fact that of her race. She is advocating for more diverse roles for black stars, so that they can be seen in a variety of roles and not simply be restricted to stereotyped roles. She is likewise challenging the concept that black stars should just be seen in particular functions, which they ought to not be provided the chance to explore different characters. By doing this, she is pushing for more representation of black actors in the movie market. She is also pushing for more chances for black actors to be seen in a variety of roles, so that they can be seen as more than simply a stereotype. By doing this, she is promoting for more diversity in the film market and for more opportunities for black stars to be seen in a range of roles.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Whoopi Goldberg somewhere between November 13, 1949 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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