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Queen Akasha Art -- Reposted from @erickdvila

Who is your favorite (good or bad) black female horror character?

Here' a few names:

--- VILLIANS:

- Queen Akasha (Aaliyah) 'Queen of The Damned' (2002) - Katrina (Grace Jones) 'Vamp' (1986) - Sue Ann (Octavia Spencer) 'Ma' (2019) - Red (Lupita Nyong’o) 'Us' (2019)

--- HEROINES

- Adelaide Wilson (Lupita Nyong’o) 'Us' (2019) - Alexa Woods (Sanaa Lathan) 'Alien v. Predator' (2004) - Selena (Naomie Harris) '28 Days Later' (2002) - Det. Rita Veder (Angela Bassett) 'Vampire in Brooklyn' (1995) - Miranda Grey (Halle Berry) 'Gothika' (2003) - Jeryline (Jada Pinkette Smith) 'Tales From The Crypt: Demon Knight' (1995)

(List above from flipscreened.com)

Anyone missing on this list?

#Catwoman starring #HalleBerry was released 18 years ago!! IDC what anyone says, I love this movie! It was camp, fun & IMO, Halle’s Catwoman, alongside Michelle Pfeiffer, was the hottest, most iconic & most memorable 💋🐈‍⬛🐾 #dccomics #PatiencePhillips #2004 https://www.instagram.com/p/CgYFjmNIu6L/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Halle Berry

Only 1 woman of color has won the Oscar for Best Leading Actress in 95 years. Halle Berry for Monster’s Ball in 2002, 21 years ago. 14 Black women, one child of color have been nominated in 95 years. Numbers don’t lie. 1954- Dorothy Dandridge for Carmen Jones. 1972- Cicely Tyson for Sounder. 1972- Diana Ross for Lady Sings the Blues. 1974- Diahann Carroll for Claudine. 1985- Whoopi Goldberg for The Color Purple. 1993- Angela Bassett for What’s Love Got to Do with It. 2001- Halle Berry for Monster’s Ball. 2009- Gabourey Sidibe for Precious. 2011- Viola Davis for The Help. 2012- Quvenzhane Wallis for Beasts of the Southern Wild. 2016- Ruth Negga for Loving. 2019- Cynthia Erivo for Harriet. 2020- Andra Day for The United States vs. Billie Holliday. 2020- Viola Davis for Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. The fact, Chinonye Chukwu’s beautifully made, historically relevant and important film, Till and The Woman King got no nominations speaks volumes. Till about a mother whose horrific loss sparked the civil rights movement. Representation matters, and the Academy failed again to recognize powerful Black female lead films with uncomfortable truths. #oscars2023 #lackofrepresentation #till #chinonyechukwu #dorothydandridge #carmenjones #cicelytyson #sounder #dianaross #ladysingstheblues #diahanncarroll #claudine #whoopigoldberg #thecolorpurple #angelabassett #whatslovegottodowithit #halleberry @halleberry #gaboureysidibe #precious @violadavis #violadavis #quvenzhanéwallis #beastsofthesouthernwild @iamquvenzhane #ruthnegga #loving #cynthiaerivo @cynthiaerivo #harriet #andraday #theusvsbillieholiday #violadavis #maraineysblackbottom #danielledeadwylersnubbed https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn2BYEru8Jw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Halle Berry

Just saying hello out there, to see if your actually on here too. Be nice tho

I don't own the rights to the picture, but I do own all the rights to the music. 💯👍👍👀🎼🖕🎶🎤🌎❤️😘🥰

#halleberry @halleberry#geek#xmen https://www.instagram.com/p/CgVbdV8u3L3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

RIP to this Queen 👑 We also lost the infamous and glamorous, Dorothy Dandridge on this day in 1965. She may have passed more than 50 years ago but she broke glass ceilings for women such as Halle Berry, Angela Bassett, Nia Long and even Diahann Carrol, who in turn have helped create even more Black actresses with more opportunities today. One of the Grandmothers of Black Actresses. #DorothyDandridge, also referred to as the "Black Marilyn Monroe" was the most popular actress of color in Hollywood in the 1950's. She's the first #Black woman to ever be nominated for Best Actress at the Academy Awards (Oscars). That infamous lead role in the film "Carmen Jones" made her a legend. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Her father was #European #British & #AfricanAmerican. Her mother was African American, her family being from #Jamaica. Family rumors claimed she had #Spanish #Mexican & #NativeAmerican ancestry too. True or not, Dorothy acknowledged her heritage by saying “If I am in any way a symbol, it stems from my being a #mixed American. The melting pot characteristics are written into my features.” She states this in her autobiography called Everything and Nothing. To me, the title has more than one meaning. She was more than one thing to many people all at the same time. 🖤🎬🏴🏳️ #rip #ripdorothydandridge #actress #dorothyjeandandridge #marilynmonroe #carmenjones #halleberry #introducingdorothydandridge (at 1950s Glam) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiRQESVutE5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

they don't want to make ororo like that. well then... i have to do it by myself. 🙄 this is a preview for the sketch. go to the link. >(^_^)<

It's August 31st, 2022, the second annual ✊🏿 International Day for People of African Descent. The United Nations had already proclaimed 2015-2024 as the International Decade for People of African Descent, but in its wisdom additionally created this annual day of observance to ensure we continue to honour the contributions of the African diaspora around the world long after this decade is over.

If you believe your life's purpose is to make the world a better place, then it's your duty as a Human Being to join the United Nations, not only in words, but in actions, as we strongly condemn the continuing violent practices and excessive use of force by law enforcement agencies against Africans and people of African descent and the institutional racism embedded in criminal justice systems around the world. We must acknowledge to ourselves and to future generations that the Transatlantic Slave Trade was one of the darkest chapters in our human history. We must uphold human dignity and equality for the victims of slavery and colonialism – in particular descendants of the African diaspora. ☮️ Peace… Jamiese of Pixoplanet

Here we got Nisi from the movie B.A.P.S who was played by Halle Berry. Here it's being cosplayed at Blerdcon 2022 by @delta_major #baps #bapsmovie #Nisi #halleberry #blackamericanprincess #cosplay #コスプレ #косплей #Blerdcon #blerdcon2022 (at Blerdcon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgYexJss8oJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Halle Berry recently shared her journey with perimenopause during a conversation with First Lady Jill Biden at the A Day of Unreasonable Conversation summit. The discussion shed light on women's health issues and the importance of changing societal perceptions surrounding midlife transitions. The Summit: A Platform for Change Star-studded Speakers The A Day of Unreasonable Conversation summit, hosted by social impact agency Propper Daley, brought together influential figures such as Kerry Washington, Jane Fonda, and Paris Hilton, alongside recent Oscar-winner Cord Jefferson and First Lady Jill Biden. The event aimed to facilitate meaningful discussions on pressing issues ranging from politics to health. Advancing Women's Health One of the key topics addressed at the summit was women's health, with Halle Berry and First Lady Jill Biden leading a conversation on menopause and its impact on women's lives. This discussion comes in the wake of President Biden's executive order focusing on enhancing women's health research. Halle Berry's Personal Revelation Changing the Narrative Halle Berry, an advocate for menopause awareness, emphasized the need to reshape the narrative surrounding midlife transitions. She highlighted the importance of viewing menopause and perimenopause as empowering phases rather than taboo topics. Herpes Scare and Perimenopause During the conversation, Berry candidly shared her experience of mistaking perimenopause symptoms for a herpes scare. She revealed her initial shock upon receiving a misdiagnosis and emphasized the lack of awareness among healthcare professionals regarding perimenopausal symptoms. Empowering Women Berry's revelation served as a call to action for creators and executives to depict midlife transitions accurately in media and popular culture. She urged for a shift in societal perceptions to celebrate women's experiences during this transformative stage of life. Kerry Washington's Insights on Cultural Change Promoting Dialogue Kerry Washington underscored the importance of fostering dialogue and understanding across diverse perspectives. She emphasized the role of television in bridging societal divides and promoting empathy through storytelling. Education and Empowerment Washington also participated in a discussion about education, highlighting its pivotal role in shaping future generations. The conversation aimed to address challenges in the education system and explore innovative solutions to empower students and teachers alike. Halle Berry's candid conversation at the A Day of Unreasonable Conversation summit illuminated the need for greater awareness and support for women navigating perimenopause. Her story serves as a reminder of the importance of destigmatizing midlife transitions and advocating for women's health empowerment. FAQs: Q: What is perimenopause? A: Perimenopause refers to the transitional phase before menopause, characterized by hormonal fluctuations and symptoms such as irregular periods and hot flashes. Q: How common are misdiagnoses related to perimenopause symptoms? A: Misdiagnoses are not uncommon, as symptoms of perimenopause can overlap with other health conditions. Healthcare professionals need to recognize and address perimenopausal symptoms accurately. Q: How can media representation impact societal perceptions of menopause? A: Media representation plays a crucial role in shaping societal attitudes toward menopause. By portraying midlife transitions authentically and positively, media can contribute to reducing stigma and promoting awareness and understanding.