Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air Tracee Ellis Ross on 'I Am America'
Apr 1, 2023
Tracee Ellis Ross, award-winning actress known for her roles in Black-ish and Girlfriends, shares insights from her journey in the entertainment industry and her new podcast, I Am America. She discusses the impact of the pandemic on her personal growth and storytelling. Tracee highlights incredible guests and narratives from her podcast, emphasizing the importance of amplifying overlooked Black and Brown stories. She also talks about launching her hair care brand, Pattern, tailored for natural curls, and reflects on her mother, the legendary Diana Ross.
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Pandemic Warped Time And Ritual
- The pandemic created a time-compression effect that blurred rituals and reference points for many people.
- Tracee Ellis Ross says this altered reality made anchoring time and events difficult for society.
Search Engines Undercut Shared Facts
- Tracee notes search results now differ between people, reducing shared facts and making truth harder to anchor.
- She cites that loss of common information sources contributed to societal fragmentation.
Extreme Precautions And Isolation
- Tracee isolated alone during the pandemic and reverted to introverted, controlling behaviors she had previously worked through.
- She recounts wearing a helmet on her first flight and insisting on strict safety on the Black-ish set to avoid outbreaks.
