Emma Ansah reports on veteran actor Clifton Powell, who exposes the racism and colorism he’s faced in Hollywood. Powell opens up about the bias Black actors continue to battle behind the scenes — and even recalls a moment where he almost swung on a racist while working on set.
From casting discrimination to the toxic ways colorism still shapes roles, Powell’s honesty sheds light on the realities of being Black in the entertainment industry.
This segment was produced and reported by the African Diaspora News Channel editorial team. All commentary is original and human-delivered.
