Angela Bassett, The Explorer

The Emmy-winning actress is spreading her blessings by turning them into opportunities for other Black and brown creatives in Hollywood. As the star and executive producer of her hit Fox series,9-1-1, Bassett has a hand in ensuring that the set’s diverse behind the camera. “It’s a challenging club to break into but I have to support Black female directors and new writers. 9-1-1 is a well-oiled machine. We’re [producing] 18 episodes a year, so there’s an opportunity to give them a shot. I love that aspect of the job.” 

By Cori Murray, Ebony.

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