It's Been a Minute Tracee Ellis Ross On Playing A 'Thriving, Not Surviving' Character On 'Black-ish'
Aug 10, 2021
Tracee Ellis Ross, a Golden Globe-winning actress and the founder of Pattern Beauty, dives into her journey in entertainment. She discusses the importance of showcasing Black joy through her role in Black-ish and shares her experience of singing in The High Note alongside her mother, Diana Ross. Tracee highlights her mission to uplift Black women's narratives and the challenges of ageism in Hollywood. Their conversation also touches on the evolving portrayal of Black stories in media and the joy of playful creativity, including her rap alter ego, T-Murda.
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Mission To Celebrate Black Women's Fullness
- Tracee Ellis Ross centers her mission on celebrating Black women's joy, power, and ownership of narratives.
- She amplifies this through Pattern Beauty and production projects that expand representation and equity.
Process Before Performance
- Allow time to process before publicly responding to trauma or crises instead of performing reactions on social media.
- Find grounding through movement or productive action when the foundation feels like it's shifting beneath you.
Hair As Ritual And Economic Power
- Treat hair and beauty as rituals of self-love and cultural continuity, not mere vanity.
- Invest in Black-owned brands to support representation and economic power.
