Ruby Dee used her star power to hire Black hairstylists in the '50s, saying the crew didn’t know how to style Black hair. While Hollywood has made progress when it comes to representation, a similar story from actress Monique Coleman shows there's work still to be done. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

Whether belting out the Blues or soothing our souls with a ballad, one thing is clear: Dee Dee Bridgewater’s wealth of unique talents and the depths of her cultural knowledge are largely unparalleled in the history of modern music. She is the winner of three Recording Academy / GRAMMYs Awards, a #Tony Award, an AUDELCO Award, an National Endowment for the Arts #JazzMaster, honored by the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, plus she is dedicated to using her talents to serve the world’s most vulnerable.