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The wisdom of our elders: continuing the legacy

by Cheryl D. Fields , June 17, 2007

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  "It is not fair to put [Black actresses] down for taking and accepting [demeaning] roles," Parker said. "We have to start somewhere to get where we want to he.... We are paving the way to make it easier for the people coming up, just like people like Mr. Freeman did for me."

  "There are some standards and principles that I think we can control and that we have to be consistent with," said Freeman. "There are a lot of aspects of our culture and a lot of people that we might prefer not to see. But when we [Black actors] make them whole and make them round, then maybe we can make them understandable."

  The videoconference was moderated by Julianne Malveaux and additional entertainment was provided by the Wo'se Dancers and Drummers. It aired to a national audience of college campuses.

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