"Don't Be Like That Diana Ross." - Sheryl Lee Ralph on Industry Prejudice

[@DCP]

To hear the full conversation: pod.link/1313077481/episode/9d54740aa5b4c8e5c8ba3bc88023405b

[@timtimms7818]

The wake up call

[@DC_R]

So basically they were saying.... Jagaboo It Up Or Get Outta Here💡

[@bigred0079]

It hasn't stopped...

[@benisrael5169]

& yet, she still stayed with hollyweird

[@fonzarelly3154]

​@@benisrael5169 Dax the part everybody not picking up on Fam.

[@mxb9083]

If this is what they'll say "to your face" imagine what they say when you're not there....

[@HoneyHoneyBaby]

Exactly 💯💯

[@George-gj5jk]

There's a preoccupation of white people with black people It's beyond comprehension. They are constantly thinking about us, the only free space they give us is lodging in their heads. Rent free.

[@carolynj1014]

And u ppl r surprised yt dont like u when will u ppl ever figure it out 🤔

[@glowlight69]

​@Carolyn J we know, but it's still so shocking how many ways they try to suppress black people anyway they can. However, black people need to talk to each other and hear our stories, so hopefully one day they can get it together.

[@jezzieb4995]

Exactly. What PIGS. She should name names. She is established enough to not give a rat's ass about any fallout. This infuriates me on EVERY level

[@TheMraswad]

If Eartha Kitt, Dorothy Dandrige, Josephine Baker, Diahnnne Carroll, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Janet Jackson and Esther Roll are all saying the same thing we should listen.

[@Yahweh_7]

Get in Tuned 👂

[@Alkelly-hh6rv]

Most of these black women married white. 😮

[@robinprescod6946]

And Maya Angelou as well.

[@GrasshopperRDG]

Thank you for including *Ester* *Rolle* She definitely deserved her genuine due of acknowledgements re: Depth, Poise and Grace, In Spite of Challenges Too❣ -💚*🙏🏼

[@fabteengh4615]

​@@Alkelly-hh6rv what has that to do with the contents of this video?

[@lovelynight5967]

And after all the adversity that she faced, she rose to the top as a phenomenal actress and has an Emmy award.

[@RUTHLESSambition5]

Small hats are not our ally's. They are parasites to us

[@Linda-lv6gv]

But they delayed her Success for so many years and all the money and wealth she could have accumulated. When you listen to Her you can still hear not just the anger but the pain that is still there from the racist experience she went through as a young beautiful and talented actress. But Gid still blessed her, despite the setback and challenges. But you can still hear and feel her pain. Love her so much❤❤

[@GnoToscani]

I've heard she is hard to work with

[@Goddesslovehealing]

Ms. Ross always wore the crown 👑 . Ms. Lee deserves her flowers 💐 .

[@keeppressing1760]

Exactly 💯

[@amylee-coleman7345]

Ms Ross wore the crown BUT she went through IT also... SAD!

[@Goddesslovehealing]

@@amylee-coleman7345 Like all quintessential melanated women 🤎

[@AlkalineInsides]

@@amylee-coleman7345 Diana is a fighter and extremely practical. Family always came first for her, that’s what kept her going most. Anyone outside of that was just business, and she trusts no one.

[@iamDavidaRose]

She’s easily one of the most naturally beautiful women I’ve ever seen. Stunning is an understatement.

[@terrellp22]

makeup is not natural

[@alexanderblake3569]

@@terrellp22 look beyond the makeup. Bone structure and symmetry are on point. She’s beautiful.

[@tracyskins7854]

​@@terrellp22 go watch her in "the mighty Quinn " w/Denzel.(she's beautiful)

[@iamDavidaRose]

@@terrellp22 you men are so bitter. If you want to wear makeup too just wear it. Stop being so envious! It’s childish!

[@iamDavidaRose]

@@tracyskins7854 you can’t convince an envious man of a woman’s beauty when he aspire and desire to have that for himself.

[@ememmichaeludo2044]

Then people say there is no racism 🙄🙄. To be young, gifted and Black.

[@tubester4567]

Not enough racism to stop her from being a multi-millionaire working in entertainment. Do you honestly believe that black people are the only people who deal with rejection and judgement,?

[@laawaer7265]

The irony is those who will never experience racism are the ones who what's to tell you how to define it and how to react to it. Their ignorance and sense of entitlement is real.

[@icemike1]

Yeah white people

[@GgBrooke]

And??? Lets build our own studios like white people and stop crying like babies. Power is taken not given.

[@williamj.dovejr.8613]

To be all of those things is intimidating to most people... especially if you are black...it is a assault to their vanity.

[@UniversalAppeal2020]

These are the stories people need to hear. This makes it real. This is how you get people to understand what really is going on and has been going on for a long time.

[@OPPOSMITE]

In Hollywood!!

[@xman9190]

​@@OPPOSMITE No, in America. These experiences are not unique to Hollywood.

[@pazzodi3]

​@@xman9190so the casting couch is everywhere? Cocaine addiction at work is everywhere? Endless plastic surgery is at every job? Get real, these are stories of people that want luxury lifestyle that come with fame at a consequence to ones integrity

[@shawnatv4355]

facts

[@tobielbon1899]

What does that Diana Ross reference mean?

[@kyleboyd8915]

OMG! She is 67 yrs old! Hell no!! She looks like she is in her late 30's. Amazingly, incredibly unbelievably beautiful.

[@gracegreen1859]

And folks still hate on Diana for beating the system. Literally paved the way for others to be a Boss!

[@ichellexcel]

Exactly! She was nothing to be played with and she showed them.

[@joydorsy3341]

Agree

[@Queencobra979]

She ain't beat the system she has just much right as everyone else who died and said they were in charge of the country?And that thing should go only the way they see fit! well I'm waiting for the answer.

[@thegoose2724]

@@Queencobra979 What in the hell are you talking about? First things first, put down that meth pipe. You're are on the wrong clip talking the wrong type of chit. I would advise you to gone back on over to one of your white-folks safe spot, sit in the corner and count to ten and stop tryna touch or play with something you know nothing about. I'mma tell you right now to leave us alone before you fool around and get your feelings hurt!!!!

[@5foldministry84]

@@shonnyd4071 you said thing drop the mic on this statement

[@judywashington4848]

I remember when she was in a Christmas parade and the float in front of her broke down. The audience was distracted and wasn't paying attention to her singing. Accept my daughter, who was a toddler at the time, was mesmerized. My daughter is a dynamic vocalist and you inspired her

[@Paul-173]

@ Judy Washington.. When I first saw Ms Ralph acting I knew her spirit was different and special... Never got the roles she deserved but there was a reason why her float broke down in front of you...

[@love2all837]

Well Judy we paid attention to your comment 💯👍

[@nicoldavis-johnson7080]

Thank you Sheryl Lee Ralph for breaking barriers. You are awesome.

[@teddydavis2339]

They are always finding ways to tell us that they don't accept us. That's why we have to be accepting of each other. The world was made for us as well.

[@heartstrings7814]

Exactly. And this ish doesn't just happen in hollyweird either. They do this to us at work too but its more systemic and calculating.

[@daddymack-qm6nk]

We have to stop trying to be accepted by them and and build our own

[@Rosie1987.]

Black on black crime. Yup, ya'll need to do better.

[@tyronejohnson4746]

It sure was just ask Jesus the Bible said his hair is like wool and his feet like bronze

[@jacquelinejosephs7936]

Being accepting of ourself first will help us accept each other

[@tdline9621]

The ignorance that our brilliant,beautiful and talented Black Queens have had to encounter😮,and still yet WE RISE...thank you Miss Sheryl Lee Ralph,continue to ILLUMINATE ❤❤❤❤

[@THE_RMICHAELS]

Never forget the past. No matter how much they say, it doesn't exist anymore!

[@THEFASHIONFAIRDIVA]

THAT PART‼️🙌🏿

[@DoubleBeezy]

F🤬 the past. You probably have just as much European ethnicities, but claiming African American. Stop being goofy

[@constancesims6854]

True, I was taught that history repeats itself every 20 years.

[@LGnLA]

🗣💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@Tony_Tucka]

Facts

[@brandydavis6782]

Sheryl Lee Ralph is a true trailblazer. She’s paved the way for younger black women who want to be in the industry. She’s always been a class act. Thank you Sheryl♥️💋

[@margowakefield3295]

YES! Sheryl Lee Ralph! Thank you for blazing the way!

[@cprealone]

A legend for sure I’ve always enjoyed her work always so classy, beautiful and elegant

[@W81Researcher]

Yeah but she worked for it and disciplined herself.

[@robintaylor4809]

@@brandydavis6782 lots and lots and lots of people before her that paid the way so she could be there that groundwork was laid before she was born

[@kevinhall3914]

This is why we must HONOR HER AND OTHER BLACK ACTORS WHO HAVE PAVED THE WAY FOR SO MANY OF US 💯❤️🌹

[@rahynsevenk9392]

💐💯👏🏾

[@delgis1210]

Lets give her and all the great ones who go unnoticed there flowers while they are still here .. i remember her an many more greats like her from my childhood and always knowin how beautiful and talented they were .. a lot of talent has gone by with out the proper validation

[@jr9655]

She isn't an fba. She has the boot-lick tendencies. Do not be so quick to throw your support behind 1 statement

[@csparklet]

Amen!

[@shellspatrice5525]

When she finally got her Emmy this year I was crying cause I know she has been through it and then some. I have been loving her since the’90s, before Moesha, when she did a movie with Denzel “A Mighty Quinn”. The song she sang in that movie made me love her. She is so talented and deserves all the love and respect in the world! ❤❤❤❤

[@thaabitshabazz4117]

She said I will NEVER FORGET! I felt Every Word!

[@Ilearneveryday322]

I love this woman. She didn't let them put her in a box. I love how she speaks out.

[@leonardwhyte7004]

Now you know why Diana didn't win a Grammy or the Oscar. She was destroying the status quo and breaking down barriers for people like Sheryl, Miss Ivy's beautiful and talented daughter.

[@kwamezulushabazz]

Sound like the racist barriers are still there.

[@dumisatonyjohnson8145]

Diana never won a Grammy? I thought she had. 😢

[@leonardwhyte7004]

@@dumisatonyjohnson8145 Nope! They gave her a lifetime achievement award in 2012

[@chrystal0411]

​@@leonardwhyte7004Yep. You're right. 😠

[@dumisatonyjohnson8145]

@@leonardwhyte7004 Dam

[@lylablueabdul5503]

Diana Ross the GOAT and the reason that person said don't be like her is because Diana posed a threat. She broke barriers.

[@alaricabercrombie2692]

👏👏👏👏

[@denisejohnson546]

What barriers?

[@harleyfowler7736]

​@@denisejohnson546don't be slow 🚌.... u no what means ( maybe u don't)😂😂😂

[@teresaautreyexperience]

yes but she bleached her skin unfortunately

[@mordidadeamor6049]

@@teresaautreyexperience no tf she didnt

[@farialmab4723]

*A: Racism, sexism & other prejudices are horrible. B: You are beautiful inside & out. C: All women of All colors and ages are Always told what to be & what not to be; even in contradictory terms. We must all speak out and stand up! For ourselves and for each other! Every time.*

[@mlwhite2894]

Mrs. Sheryl Lee Ralph you got the "last word". I am glad you never gave up!

[@DeniseReid-em6fl]

And THATS why I love Dianna Ross. They “ call it arrogance, I call it confidence “.

[@tonilee2868]

That’s why she is the BOSS !!!

[@diginandpitchin]

👍🏾

[@diginandpitchin]

@@tonilee2868🥰

[@HNiCDuke]

It's arrogance when it's a BP

[@stacytrowell6890]

Barry Gordy had Diana's back!!! I guess you can be selective/protected in the industry!!!

[@MichaelReginald]

I can never forget a workshop done by this phenomenal woman in Jamaica. She took an hour out of her busy schedule to encourage and motivate us to pursue our destiny. One of the things she said never left me. She said you better learn to deal with rejection. "I was told I am too loud, too quiet, too dark, too light-skined to be black, too skinny, too fat, don't sound like a black person, too ethnic; all in one day". Her life accomplishments are a testimony of thriving in the face of countless oppositions.

[@YoungHarvey708]

Damn I'm speechless. Her words are powerful. More people need to hear this

[@growden100]

From Hollywood to the workplace, the message is the same.

[@latisaholm5700]

Correct.

[@glamourgirl-n9b]

Indeed

[@invisibot6]

Fix your terrible culture.

[@KT-gm1no]

She is a timeless beauty. So glad she persevered

[@deborahthemisses]

Damn RIGHT🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@TyStar10]

Me too💜

[@BeansCornbread]

They say this to us in EVERY industry. Thank you Sheryl and Diana for paving the way. ✊🏾💯🔥🔥🔥

[@zeldalavender2002]

Diana Ross helped to pave the way for so many black women entertainers. She is a GOAT. Now yes, take your place and make them eat their words because you are GREAT and let them know it. ❤

[@alishamurdock3796]

Oh. My. God. I can feel her hurt and rage. It’s palpable. 😢

[@Kzb2022]

Screw that make your own shit! No complaints! Make it happen! No one give 2 shots about your complaints!

[@RobinZipporah]

AND it has made her the strong woman she is now! I'd NEVER forget those disparaging remarks because she shouldn't ❤

[@austinroccaro2219]

Always a victim

[@theheaddhunter9072]

​@@austinroccaro2219 always oblivious and a part of the problem. That's why the hurt is so deep bcuz of the monsters that contribute to the sadistic torture. if it were u, u would just be silent and take it up the tailpipe. Don't be mad she has the courage to speak up against ur tribe

[@squireboi318]

@@austinroccaro2219 always a bitch and I’m referring to u!

[@Sheewealthy]

They told her not to be a BO$$! Dang! I’m so glad she didn’t give up

[@jamelodythomas3771]

No they didn’t want her to be a whore sleeping her way to the top and having a nasty attitude towards people and rude

[@tonypoo-zm7kc]

But that attitude didn't work in her favor 😂 because she's still not an A-list actress

[@brothalarry]

​@@tonypoo-zm7kc Who wrote the list?

[@tonypoo-zm7kc]

@@brothalarry The Public Fool

[@brothalarry]

@@tonypoo-zm7kc exactly 👁️

[@macbeth462]

Considering all the stress and bs that we as black people go through, we age beautifully.

[@petehuckleberry5068]

Please, put away your victim mentality! Life is tough for all, go to red lobster and chill!

[@emberyolremember9216]

@@petehuckleberry5068wrong comment, hush.

[@commonsenselogic]

What stress? Other than years of brainwashing.

[@headshotmaster138]

But yet have the lowest lifespan compared to other races.

[@emberyolremember9216]

@@headshotmaster138 What do you mean by that? Did you read that in an article somewhere?

[@kmeeks92987]

I’ll never forget that hard work, dedication, and resiliency will get you everywhere.

[@dreshonnorton1627]

I feel her. I worked on a cafe, the cashier wasn't available. I knew how to run it but the owner said the patrons probably wouldn't like seeing me, my brown face, at the register. It caught my attention real quick that people felt that way but would eat the food i prepared.

[@goddessjustice6210]

You don’t belong there love; find somewhere else where you are respected for who you are!

[@chocovanille5809]

This!!! I will never forget being removed as a host because I am black. So they put me back to bussing tables. But now I can buy the whole restaurant

[@dreshonnorton1627]

@@goddessjustice6210 it was in the early 90s for me. I did leave. Found something that worked for me.

[@suzannefelix6209]

Yesssssss ​@@chocovanille5809

[@WayCoolNurse]

Kudos to Diana Ross for knowing her place!!!

[@julbri9069]

U miss the point didn't u..

[@lawdhammercy4448]

​@@julbri9069no, they really didn't. You did though. They are saying Diana Ross knew her place was at the top.

[@charlita25]

​@@lawdhammercy4448 💯

[@princecashUout]

Her place was in Berry Gordy's back pocket only! 🙄 Next

[@InnocentForestTrees-dl9jl]

Her place was knowing her God given talent and how to work that mother fker to the best of her ability way to go Miss Ross The Boss ❤🎉

[@justinenicole3926]

First of all BE LIKE DIANA ROSS. Have that level of confidence but know that you actually deserve it.

[@TheJCMlove]

What were they implying when they said: "Don't be like that Dianna Ross?"

[@ahub87]

@@TheJCMlove Diana had the audacity to require respect. She expected to be treated & paid like her counterparts who had as much fame and talent as she had. she wasn’t going to be treated any ol sort of way. The expectation from a casting director was that although Diana was internationally known, she shouldn’t be paid or worth or treated like a star because she was Black.

[@cecenicolevnuzb7388]

PLEASE YEAH RIGHT I WILL SAY NO MORE 🙏🏾 YOU ARE SOOOOO MUCH BETTER THAN SHE WILL EEVVVEERR BEEEE TRUE QUEEN 👑💖

[@changamanga2661]

Confidence dummy that's bulshit🎉

[@lornacox8209]

Queen Diana Ross took tht bull by the horn and rode it her freedom depended on it lady sung tht blues to the best of her strength love the boss miss Ross❤

[@iAmQueenOctavyah]

I’m glad you prove them wrong, Queen!❤️💐

[@mikab9784]

“Well behaved women rarely make history.” To all my beautiful sistars out there, take up space and NEVER apologize for it!! 💃🏾👑

[@Godslight1970s]

Okay?! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@SamAsm367]

Even when they call you a "Karen". Speak up anyway.

[@afrilifewealth8743]

@@SamAsm367 Think we've heard enough of what 'Karen' has to say!

[@sharond.940]

TAKE UP SPACE!

[@virgobee23]

❤

[@nakitaj.4681]

As a Jamaican, I've been a huge fan of this queen for as long as I can remember. She's a true Jamaican, she kept it real and doesn't bow to no one. ❤❤

[@ghostofhallownest5300]

She is 🇯🇲 i thought she was black 🇺🇸 😮 🤯

[@ludy41]

​@ghostofhallownest5300 What a stupid comnent. So us Jamaucans can't be black? We were on the same ship, just got off at different ports. Have you ever travelled?🤔

[@ghostofhallownest5300]

@@ludy41 Huh??? I said I thought she was AA?? What about that said what you are saying?? 🧐

[@cgreen2984]

​@@ghostofhallownest5300What??!! You literally said: "She is 🇯🇲 i thought she was black 🇺🇸 😮 🤯" You said "black". You did NOT say AA.

[@lawdhammercy4448]

​@@cgreen2984so you don't see the flag that stands for "america(n)"? They said "black American."

[@JasonWalkerJamaica]

She literally played a character based on Diana Ross and made history with that character!

[@SUSANSCOTT-cl9my]

yeah but if they are not mega stars they have to blame the white man

[@Wrappedinhisglory]

What movie was that??

[@newflower8974]

@@Wrappedinhisglory she did dream girls on broadway

[@Wrappedinhisglory]

@@newflower8974 oh ok. Thanks

[@haniali8015]

​@@SUSANSCOTT-cl9my No!, we blame white men who talk down to a black women.

[@KingKroShae]

Thank you, Miss Cheryl. For all you endured, and all you released all that you did, in spite of, just thank you.

[@deevalerie5857]

Don't be like the *MEGASTAR Diana Ross* who's been accomplished, successful & beloved world-wide since the 1960s!!!

[@pauldeveaux1517]

From the Brewster Projects to global superstar! Long before Beyonce there was Diana Ross.

[@samanthanickson6478]

worldwide? slow down. 🖐🏼

[@Your_Favorite_Season]

​@@pauldeveaux1517what does Beyonce have to do with this? Hater much?

[@free22]

@@samanthanickson6478You do know Diana Ross toured and had fans outside the US, right?

[@brianzamora5575]

No He Meant Don't Be Like That No Talent Mattress Back Narcissistic Hypocrite Traitor Slut Whore Sleeping With The Boss That's Not Talent

[@sazonsongs]

As liberal and as progressive as the entertainment industry claims to be, it is the most openly and blatantly discriminatory industry in the world by far.

[@George-gj5jk]

The entertainment industry is only liberal because it's run by white people and can exploit black people, it's not because of love or concern for us, it's solely based on exploitation.

[@reneeboyd80]

It has never been liberal or progressive. You people in the industry who are progressive, unfortunately , they are not the people in power.

[@85tclower]

That’s the truth.

[@sharonmontgomery1073]

THAT'S WHY OPRAH AND TYLER BUILT THEIR OWN STUDIO AND HELPED SO MANY OF THEIR OWN CULTURE. 😊

[@dtrn254]

They saw Diana Ross as a threat to the status quo. They were afraid Diana Ross was too powerful they didn't want Sheryl to be as strong as Diana.

[@susiepace2125]

Especially after Central Park. Central Park is when they decided to block her music. She had done the unexpected. She filled that park with probably over 1 million plus people and had millions watching on television. That was too much power.

[@dtrn254]

@@susiepace2125 Any single powerful black woman running s*** on her own terms? That's when men get afraid. Diana did when she was supposed to do, she changed the world. Diana opened the door for people like Beyonce, Whitney and Mariah to be their own bosses. She's the first and number one real diva.

[@joydorsy3341]

@@susiepace2125 God is GOOD TO ALL HIS CHILDRENI

[@joydorsy3341]

@@dtrn254 Amen U broke it down for the universe 2023

[@Starboy-mp2ci]

I think she was saying don’t be a sell out like Ms. Ross 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@jordanglasper1064]

This Goddess is genuine 100%. She’s not a sellout she speaks with love power peace prosperity and conviction.

[@judilynn9569]

Through the years, whenever people talked about beautiful white women in cinema, I have ALWAYS said, “But what about Sheryl Lee Ralph?? She’s gorgeous, but we don’t see her anymore!” Racism stinks to high heyal.

[@LadyEliza7]

She just won an Emmy award for best supporting actor on the sitcom Abbott Elementary. It comes on weekly. 🏆

[@ifixeditmyself1926]

Real stories. These are the stories. This age.

[@DoubeEdged7]

There were plenty back then Pam Grier Tamara Dobson Judy Pace Rosanne katon Rene woods Joan Pringle

[@nyclassic4ever130]

Wanna talk racism?? I have yet to see native Americans represented in anything that black folks get nowadays and for the last 50 decades. It's like they don't exist yet they are here and across the American continents but kept down and invisible in all those countries in the Americas...yet not crying about it.

[@doloresbeauchamp3484]

​@@LadyEliza7 Yes I know. Is that supposed to make all the other hurtful and racist crap OK🤔😏

[@Boogs.310]

Sheryl Lee Ralph is a real one! My dad worked with her for years. My grandma speaks very highly of her to this day. She is kind, caring and she does not play!

[@sherei9530]

So her true character shines through her teacher character on Abbott Elementary

[@happytoday333]

Sad that she wants to hold those shitty memories.

[@jameshayden2538]

“My Ass Bleeds For You!” Sheryl Lee Ralph In (“A Piece Of The Action”)

[@brendagray9601]

​@@happytoday333She Has The Right To Hold What She Wants To Hold. She Also Has The Right To Share Her Story

[@happytoday333]

@brendagray9601 She certainly does and I have the right to think it's sad when people hold unhappy memories with their full beings. Thanks Brenda for allowing us all to be human. Really love having to be specific, too!

[@hatelovebowel4571]

People who are against the inclusivity rules never know how gatekeeping those white male executives are. Glad they have the conversation now and bring more talented people forward regardless of their race

[@scottmartin9499]

yea now in 2023 certain folks are rewarded based off dark skin color as opposed to merit and talent

[@ppacal1098]

Isn't there a an ethnic group that always says "Never Forget!"😅

[@mo-a8410]

Thank You For Reminding Us. We Will Also Never Forget

[@exodusdiva2295]

I hope she walks past them and smiles that secret 'look at me now, you know'! Raise your crown black Queen ❤

[@msimani13]

They dead

[@stevehtml5490]

@Đark Destroyer Ooohhhh ~ the "yo Mamma " jokes like a hurricane in my brain , but I'll take "Queens " over "N*&^^s" & "By*&tches" anyday

[@seewhativescene]

Nowhere near as corny as what you wrote cuckkky ​@Đark Destroyer

[@JakeKoenig]

"We wuz qweenz."

[@jasonfischer8946]

​@arkdestroyer5730Agreed. The queen thing needs to stop. It's played out and cheesy.

[@jeromeelstonscott3794]

This is the kind of idiocy Diana Ross was dealing with and she didn't listen either and knocked won so many doors just like Sheryl Lee. Thank goodness for strong Black women like them.

[@rhondae8222]

Black male movie producers/directors/actors are the main one's who promote colorism by using White, Asian, Biracial, and Mixed-race actresses in movies/films. Black men don't want Black women in lead roles playing their love interest. This is why you hardly see Black male celebrities with Black women. TBT

[@bostonteaparty3926]

No Diana slept her way up! Come on now!

[@ToastedGorgia]

@@bostonteaparty3926 ​ Say it louder for the folks in the back! Diana was smart, she didn't get with any man who didn't benefit her career in some way, shape or form. But she was the definition of a ''Diva'', and used her likeablility to upstage anyone who was more talented than her.. She wasn't a good person from what ive heard.

[@krisw.5025]

Thank you for explaining. I was wondering what Diana Ross did to tick them off. Got it!

[@turquoisepurple7sky151]

​@@ToastedGorgia🗣TELL IT

[@SilkyDanielle-]

They always stick us at the bottom, but are so dumbfounded when we climb to the very top🖤✊🏾⚡️

[@anitalee9437]

Yet begrudgingly having to pay for it. But pay they must.

[@mamaj7104]

Cream always rises to the top.

[@lisashilice1001]

jeWISH CONverts will always be of the synagogue of Satan. Revelation 2:9

[@LeidieC62]

Amen! That’s because, EVEN THOUGH, the WHITE man has ALWAYS truly believed, that THEY are in control, THEY forgot that GOD has the final say! 😂 and WE keep showing up and showing out!

[@LeidieC62]

ONCE THE PLAYIN FIELD WAS LEVELED OUT, BAYBEEEE ; WE HAVE DOMINATED EVERRRRYTHING! WHY? BECAUSE WE ARE A DOMINANT FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH! 😂 YASSSS! ❤ LOVE MY PEOPLE!

[@tamubroderick6046]

Thank you for overcoming DreamGirl!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💜💜💜

[@moremelessyou6525]

This is why black women need to create their own cinematic studio. That way we can choose appropriate women to portray our historical figures. Represent black women in a better light and also we can create fantasy movies where no stereotype is attached, just a great plot and amazing special affects. It won't be about us just being black. It'll be about us being human.

[@miamivicepastels83]

This

[@jocampbell6962]

Absolutely....about being HUMAN❤

[@AnnaleishaMae]

I would help to fund that.

[@sylmen1111]

It doesn’t matter who’s in charge, even blacks choose lighter skin over dark, in every culture the lighter skinned ones get the most of anything it’s always been like that, spanish tv rarely had National brands advertise now its all i see spanglish is normal and so has colorism just look around the globe if your white you are right, i love all people and this is the trauma that they’ve left us with, its a constant war since the beginning of time and we haven’t learned shit, all we can do is war amongst each other since there’s no common threat to bind us all for the greater good(survival), i mean when an entity foreign to us all is here to annihilate us, will that unite us all what will it take to unite us because one person at a time isn’t cutting it.

[@moremelessyou6525]

@@sylmen1111 I get what you're saying, Hun. But I'm talking about movies that are created and produced by ONLY fully black women. This way we can uphold a higher image of ourselves and put out movies that not only inspire, but elevate black women. We don't need men in dresses to imitate an overly dramatic stereotype of bw, or have voiceovers of black women or children done by white voice over artists.... We don't have to adhere to any of society's rules of cinema if these projects are fully funded by bw. It's time to change the narrative and take ownership of our image back. We are talented, beautiful, creative and magical.... We should be showing these lovely parts of us on a consistent basis. Even to the point that we maybe stop acting and writing for these other studios (white/black men), and focus on just ours.

[@crystalanamericaninsicily]

We must ALWAYS respect ourselves...in every situation! My hat off to Miss Sherly Lee Ralph and Diana Ross.

[@tonyktown]

I just had the absolute pleasure of meeting her in person last week. She's an incredible force, approachable, and way off the chart beautiful.

[@lindawilliams6841]

I can picture her being very delightful and I would be riveted by her conversation. Good you got to meet such an important person

[@kinayabk1470]

Praises to you Queen Sheryl for sharing your heart. Thank you for all that you do❤

[@meyersrm3586]

She speaks her truth. Glad she never gave up despite adversity in the industry.

[@joannetallons3452]

Sorry but there is such thing as her truth just THE truth but these casting directors are terrible for doing this it's definitely disappointing all people should be treated the same thank god its getting better than then and IT IS!!!...

[@tonyapatterson6483]

Wow. Some people are complete idiots.

[@dom4534]

🤦

[@CoconutTreeSurvivor]

Not her truth it’s the truth.

[@jaykwalfy]

What do you mean by “her truth”? You think if every individual gets to choose their truth this world can contain humanity? That’s a reckless viewpoint. Truth is objective and everyone must align with it

[@williamj.dovejr.8613]

When I started auditions, I was told that I was hard to fit into roles because I spoke better than most white actors, I was too confident and authoritative...wth? I modeled my acting style after Sidney Poitier. I totally understand what she is talking about. Diana Ross didn't take shit from anyone.

[@shannonstewart4792]

I hate hate hate the controlling narrative they hold on society. They can have the WORLD believe all blacks only shuck and jive robb and steal etc. It kills them to show black doctors, lawyers, and complete educated families. Then all blacks get judged on the poor images the entertainment industry airs.

[@erossinema8797]

Diana Ross didn't have to take shit from anyone. She was carefully managed and pampered.

[@marysalvi242]

@@erossinema8797 whew, thanks, cause you said it in the right way/tone/. for me, really don't mention diana in that part of black female battle of show biz or any part as far as I'm concerned.

[@marysalvi242]

@William J. Dove, Jr."Diana Ross didn't take shit from anyone." Nope cause even back in the day, she others doing it for her. Come on be real of her journey, no battles did she herself have to fight. I loved the Supremes growing up, the group, not the one person.

[@duanehall2213]

Well. Yu modeled. After. The. RIGHT. Man ! ..I. ❤ S.Potier. Miss. Him...That. man. BROKE. DOWN. Some. Barriers. Didn't. He ?....I. loved the. Way. He. Spoke, He. Spoke. The. Kings. English.....Yu. See. They. Expected. YU. To. Speak. GHETTO...Thats. what. They. Meant,, yu. Weren't. Black. Enough. For. Their. Roles....Its. SAD. But. Thats. The way. Most. Casting. Director,s. AND. Director's. THINK !

[@Michd0417]

Living well is the best revenge. She’s beautiful, smart and has had an amazing consistent career.❤

[@uqox]

I was thinking the exact same thing. Her entire look is what the Kar-ass-ians cut and stuff themselves to copy. She's gorgeous and her acting is evocative. I've been watching her for years. Thank goodness for all these talented Directors and Producers of color who are now pushing diverse casting.

[@fzkingff1343]

You showed them all girl. You rock. You did exceptionally well. Better than most. Big up from odette in Jamaica. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@lisahopkins5322]

Diana Ross, my favorite as a child, was absolutely AWESOME and there was no stopping her… every time they said “No!”, Diana said “I’ll show you better than I can tell you!!” At least, this is how I perceived it.

[@amberduncan4857]

❤

[@luv-ow9jv]

I can show you better than I can tell you. My mom use to say that all the time.

[@456dawnie]

That's why I love her . She's the greatest ❤️ 🙌🏽

[@OriginalPrincess32]

I remember when I was in kindergarten, and the Yt principal came to our class and he said, "We're going to have a Cinderella play.... who wants to be Cinderella?" All of the girls began to scream with excitement, raising our hands, and he looked at me, with my hand held to the sky and said, "You could NEVER be Cinderella!" The acidity in his voice, looking at this tall, skinny, chocolate, 5 year old girl, is something that I would never forget. And it's been 40 years 😞. They hate us for things beyond our control.

[@doloresbeauchamp3484]

I'm so sorry you went through that pain. Never be paralyzed by it and never forget it just keep being you. There were so many dear white people recently getting mad and protesting because Ariel in the new movie Little Mermaid was being played by a young , beautiful and talented actress who happened to black .The movie is in theaters now and doing very well. I'll wait till it comes to Disney + I'm 75 and don't feel comfortable in dark theatres anymore. Do you have a great life 🙏👏🙂🎉😎

[@OriginalPrincess32]

@@doloresbeauchamp3484 Thank you so much. I really appreciate your kind words

[@neka5611]

My entier body filled with goosebumps and my eyes teared up reading this. I cannot understand how pecan be of such hate. I am so sorry that happened to you my love.

[@OriginalPrincess32]

@neka5611 Thank you sweetie. It's sad that we have to go through this.

[@joylove2781]

That principal = 💩

[@ashleyc3080]

I swear they spent so many years trying to break black ppl smh

[@Mrstigger747]

Heck yes! Have you seen some of those earlier 20th century films, omg 😱 they were DREADFUL

[@thelast1163]

And we still standing😂

[@ashleyc3080]

@@Mrstigger747 yeah it’s triggering 😤

[@ashleyc3080]

@@thelast1163 exactly it steal makes me mad cause we thrive & mind our own business, however, they still like to pull crap & they pass this behavior down to their kids.😑

[@George-gj5jk]

They can't, but they're not going to stop trying. We're the most resilient people on the face of the earth We're as perennial as the grass They cut us down, we spring back up stronger and better

[@TC-Jack]

I’m so glad that she knew her place and that was in the TOP SPOT! She was not called The Boss for nothing. I love you dearly Mrs. Sheryl Leigh Ralph💜💯🤷🏽‍♀️

[@alliyahdabo7615]

This is why I think Normani is being sabotaged. She’s a force.

[@turquoisepurple7sky151]

Yes! She is a beauty

[@kerrygold4719]

She is that's for sure.she is one of the most talented million Times better in everything than her ex latina colleague

[@kamogelomosweu1869]

Yes she is, and whats said is the people who brush off her talent are also people of her own race, black men especially in America like to promote light skinned black women over dark skinned ones. Man there are so many dark skinned women who are great singers and actresses who are not promoted enough like Coco Jones( she is so beautiful) and others.

[@turquoisepurple7sky151]

@@kamogelomosweu1869 Yep!

[@juvon102]

I’ve been thinking the same thing…

[@realrachelleakuffo]

This is why we have to pour love and build self-esteem into our young, black kings and queens because the world will try to tear them down.

[@elixirhealth2607]

Amen

[@janedowe2682]

Yes they will and already have done to so many of our folk.

[@msstaypositiveallthetime7456]

And make you think otherwise. You are on point. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@echochamberdisrupter2852]

Well it's like we are not doing a good job of it then, once they are successful they marry a white person.

[@craigbfolksinger]

If every one is a king or a queen then who would want to be one

[@gretchensawyer6811]

So basically, he was also saying that Diana Ross didn't know her place either. This makes me boiling mad 😶‍🌫️. But Sheryl, you and Diana Ross understood the assignment here. Your place is where you are...where you were at that time and any other time. "So if I'm here, I belong here." We love you, Sheryl ❤️

[@jetway931]

Right like dont come for diana she could have paid for his broke a s s life four times over the diva is rich rich

[@ChanteaKirkwood]

I'm so glad you didn't stop! There is room for me, because you kept fighting.

[@AllikRellik]

Sheryl Lee Ralph is so beautiful. Always has been, and still is you can see. Fountain of Youth.

[@maraholmes7999]

Very sad that a beautiful, talented woman is treated this way by the industry. Her strength to keep going is extraordinary.

[@kathleen4611]

I think it's totally disgusting that a 80 year old woman it's on the front Sports Illustrated I think it's really weird and creepy that's a young woman's thing,gross me out Martha mystery be broke in need of money,Martha?

[@kathleen4611]

This chick's got an attitude and that that never helps things

[@sherrieshay6173]

Women in general are not treated well in movies they want mostly slim young women beyond 25 your lucky you stay in any movie regardless of race.Theres tons of failed actresses an actors.There weight shamed commonly.Look at all the action movies find a women over 30 its going too be 3 or 4 women tops.The older men allways paired with younger women.There treated the same as models diets don't get fat.

[@ivorysteele]

It’s the entertainment industry and guess what? You don’t need to get involved in it. It’s all a messed up world anyway

[@kokostevens1071]

And that is exactly what intimidates them, ou strength & endurance. Stumbling block after stumbling block, we should be discouraged, but we keep standing. We keep pushing because we know our worth.

[@carltonwalton9819]

Can’t explain how much I needed to see a Sheryl Lee Ralph as a child. This woman has been many things to many people and an inspiration is one of them.

[@tracyclark7560]

I applauded her from the beginning. Denzel's movie, upscale restaurant@ Bonaventure... Was so proud of her.

[@sherryanncarrington4414]

So gorgeous

[@danawilliams601]

I am not an actor, but sadly enough I can relate. I am so glad she is speaking about it.

[@roses4me451]

Sherry is NOT lying! BW have it so hard in the entertainment, modeling agency, etc. Telling her to "remember your place!" is unbelievable. That is so that you don't "outshine" the WW. Patti Labelle said it: "Oh no honey! You're not gonna be ahead of the WW" They stick to European beauty standards. Look at the roles they gave BW: Maid, whore, prostitute, "mean, angry, BW". Viola Davis talks about how she had to work TWICE as hard as WW actors even though they went to the SAME acting school. Young people need to hear the REAL story about Hollyweird.

[@msc2u1]

It's not just in Hollywood. Unfortunately, it's just real life.

[@rhondae8222]

Black male movie producers/directors/actors are the main one's who promote colorism by using White, Asian, Biracial, and Mixed-race actresses in movies/films. Black men don't want Black women in lead roles playing their love interest. This is why you hardly see Black male celebrities with Black women. TBT

[@eddiesheppard9544]

This is why black, girl-dads have a GREAT responsibility. Our little girls need unwavering support from us, no matter what her mom says.

[@teevee2249]

All kids need BOTH parents, but unfortunately in the BLACK community, some men find ANY excuse NOT too. But I guess that’s the BW fault. Righhhhht.. Being responsible is something ALOT of BM truly do not want. If you love YOUR CHILD you gonna do what’s right . PERIOD. SERIOUSLY the blame game and excuses has got to STOP.

[@kingsweattv2465]

@@teevee2249 this is why your demographic is unwanted

[@AMYP6]

What does the mother have to do with it? Always need a women involved in everything they do.

[@tbeautifulmelodies9820]

We need black fathers that won’t harm their children in anyway!!!!!

[@PeanutGallery89]

Healthy daddy/daughter relationships make all the diffrence

[@khard9000]

The thing I love and appreciate is she keep going and working and is a icon in the black community we all salute and love her she wasn’t out here being mad, vindictive, or seem to be even bothered by what others thought because she always keep it classy. This is black excellence!!!💜💜💜💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💯💯💯

[@rudesword2852]

Icon? Thats a bit much. She's had a successful career for sure, but she's hardly an icon. Most people these days would have a hard time placing her in something they've seen her in. Heck I know who she is and I can't remember what she was in right away.

[@khard9000]

@@rudesword2852 just because you struggle to know what she was in still doesn’t take away how other people feel about her I said what I said if you don’t think so kool that’s you no one cares what you think I was sharing my opinion really could care less if you agree or not 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@paolabueso]

Diana Ross is an absolute icon!! Keep being your amazing self, Sheryl!! Your presence in this industry is a gift 🙌💖✨

[@briannalee1998]

I am so glad people are telling their stories, experiences, and bringing light to these issues.

[@lorrainemounts2416]

Let's not forget that these Hollywood casting directors are Jewish 90% of the time. They insults they hurled at young, gifted, and talented, melanated young ladies were very degrading. I'm so glad Sheryl Lee persevered despite the put downs and racial obstacles.

[@finimokieribo7536]

Diana Ross is called “The Boss” for a reason. ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

[@jonathanhawk5163]

I've never heard her called that.🤔

[@kharyluke]

The bosss you better tell him Diana Ross had to drink from colored water fountains and preserve so much especially being from Detroit

[@carolynforge8586]

​@@jonathanhawk5163Where have you been?

[@carolynforge8586]

​@@jonathanhawk5163 Where have you been?

[@bostonteaparty3926]

No - now lets be serious and real. Diana is really no signer - she also slept her way through executives. That is the truth and you know it. Record companies can make anybody a star if they push their music and put a lot of money behind them. That is what happened with Diana - There is NOTHING great about her voice absolutely NOTHING.

[@ArcoirisDeZebulon]

The lovely Israelite Sister, Miss Sheryl Lee Ralph is STUNNING and my favourite of all time. ❤❤❤ She is super professional and an actual TALENT! Love her 😘🥰🤌🏾

[@lowlevelrepresentationchap3764]

This has always been one of the most beautiful queens to ever Grace the stage or screen, black, white or any in-between.

[@LBright4444]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤

[@sppindrgreen1981]

bars, unintentional or not, still was extra hot

[@lowlevelrepresentationchap3764]

@@sppindrgreen1981 I didn't even notice till you mentioned it... 😆

[@sppindrgreen1981]

@@lowlevelrepresentationchap3764 Nice. Natural flow displayed in that message then

[@Annette-pq5ec]

These are what you call Strong Black Women! They stood against racism, sexism and all kinds of “God Knows What” and yet they persevered. They knocked down all kinds of doors all the while maintaining their dignity and Beauty. I have so much respect for these women. What this generation and younger is going through is light stuff compared to what they had to endure. Let’s always remember to give these Divas the respect they deserve.

[@newflower8974]

This is generation is going thru a lot as well like the casting couch and the down side of sm

[@Redeemed2000]

​@@newflower8974 Both the old and new have gone through and it continues to this day. It's not a competition. It's heartbreaking.

[@okeydokey9693]

​@@Redeemed2000 💯💯good comment.

[@Danuta628]

The crap ppl will say to a woman over the years - it’s unreal and stays with you - as a European woman I will say regardless of color or nationality- the Audacity is abhorrent

[@serious7179]

Not just what they will say to a woman... What they will say to a black woman. They acknowledge that she was beautiful but just because her skin tone was not the same as someone with European ancestry, the idiotically had an issue

[@cherylfeaster7784]

​@@serious7179 PERIOD, just skipped over that part. So sick of their bs.

[@cherylfeaster7784]

We're talking about BLACK women. How the hell do you just ignore that? Were you listening?

[@Danuta628]

@@cherylfeaster7784 at the end of the day the point is it’s abhorrent- what point are YOU trying to prove? That you rule the roost - get over your Russian bot self. Lol

[@JayKing4goodwill]

Yes! Thanks Mrs. Ralf for sharing this. (Luke 6:45) "From from what's in the heart the mouth speaks".

[@ms.suzylucy6868]

Much RESPECT to Diana Ross , Sheryl Lee Ralph and MANY, many other Black female actresses and entertainers.

[@SULTRYVAMPS]

Women

[@chrisgoodworld]

I feel like professionalism is sometimes code for take this disrespect with a smile.

[@maybemablemaples2144]

No it is. Professionalism is a way to continue white patriarchal values. It's supposed to be an unnatural. It's used as a culling grounds for anyone not apart of the system already.

[@maxamillion2272]

Well said

[@neishastarr8174]

Golden comment right here👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@JanaeJohnson96]

Bingo

[@dcortez]

THAT PART

[@auntoneyofuntease6704]

I'm Native American and went to a church when I was 12 years old in the 80s. I told this white kid I like RUN-DMC, he asked me why, I said idk, I just do. I asked him what's wrong with them, he said their black. I quit talking to him and quit going to that church.

[@CierraJohnson-bh4mc]

It's scary that whites are teaching their kids to be prejudiced and hateful

[@lucilleentzminger1359]

🍪

[@tatienono]

As any decent human being.

[@Poohbear4564]

Huhhhhhh😂

[@shreepierre1000]

👑AMEN📖❤🌹🕊

[@amandarthomas780]

I have always loved the way she carries herself and how solid she has been. Grace, integrity, intelligent and BEAUTIFUL! NEVER FORGET

[@milesfolley6840]

As a Black Actor, I stand on her shoulders. Thank you for pushing it forward.

[@sophiaa5077]

Girl, this is a real issue. I had the same experience and decided that wasn't the industry for me. BUT, I had a bad experience with a black Viacom manager who looked at my braided hair and treated me the same way and rejected me for a job. I left the industry...PERIOD!!!

[@sharr-riflawless4984]

Sis,u should have slapped that manager by not giving up,ppl like that hates because we as black people are very intelligent, talented, and have love in our soul.

[@MTXSHO9732vV8SHO]

Hollyweird is a Facade. A young lady I dated in High School worked for some pretty high profile names I won't mention here. She left the Industry and teaches High School now.

[@MrArtVein]

Cuz she was part of the industry doing everything so she fit in. In so many words she did you a favor

[@rudesword2852]

Bro black people are 13% of the population in the US. Why wouldn't a business owner want to market their product to the other larger percentages that have more money to spend because there's more of them? If you want to make less and feel good about yourself you are free to do so, but if you want to be a movie star you got to do the weird stuff they want you to do. It's all a choice.

[@TheJCMlove]

​​@@rudesword2852 Understood. But why should a black person be made to feel unnatural about what's natural about them to fit in? Or in general, why should any human being compromise their integrity in the name of appealing to masses who are no 'grander' than them. And the thing is, the image that's painted for the audience to recieve is usually far more 'wholesome' than the shenanigans that goes on behind the scenes. It mostly goes to show that a majority of the 'weird' stuff aren't that critical to stardom at all.

[@becareful8235]

Patti Labell said they told her she was too ugly to sell records 😳. Look at all of them now! 😍😍

[@jillianbrabham5384]

PREACH!!! Thqnks for being you. !

[@PhillyLoveJones]

Sheryl has been through it all! I’m so happy she’s now receiving her flowers. So saddened to hear of her struggles

[@inyahlove3655]

She is such a beautiful soul when you meet her in person. When I see Mrs. Tabitha Brown, Mrs. Ralph always comes to mind. I was on a layover in GA and wasn't feeling well. She was dressed down, with shade's and slipper's. Hardly anyone recognized her. I did!!! I knew that beautiful face anywhere. My mom was a huge fan. I'm Jamaican and she would always compare my exotic facial features to her's and remind me that Mrs. Ralph was Jamaican as well. So I wanted to surprise her with a pic. I wasn't feeling well enough to move from my seat and was just waiting for the flight. And craziest thing happened. She ended up sitting beside me. She will love on you no matter who you are. She hugged me, said a short prayer, took a few pics with me and made sure I was good. 🥹 If Mrs. Ralph ever reads or remembers this moment, I would just like to say, thank you for not letting the fame change you! Bless you now and forever more! 🫂💜🇯🇲🌺

[@originalgoddessbody616]

I hope she sees this as well #SherylLeeRalph

[@yolanda5785]

Shout out to Sheryl Lee Ralph for all her accomplishments ❤ 👏🏾

[@GiaP.D]

Thank you for helping the hiv/aids epidemic .God bless you,honey.you were there from the beginning 1980s /1990s.This actress lost a lot friends of the AIds.she is an angel.sherryl,you are a very talented and a wonderful actress.😢🎉❤😊

[@katrinalee6252]

Speaking and mentioning Diana Ross's name speaks volumes...let's you know Ms. Diana Ross knew her worth and basically let them know "I will take no prisoners "...YES Boss Ross!...❤😂😮😢😊❤

[@JB-bw8nj]

and somehow her family is 98% white now

[@ichellexcel]

💯

[@robertlee2791]

No one is boss the fans are the ones who put them where they are

[@neilcook3401]

@@robertlee2791 🙄

[@stillfoxyforever]

All the trauma we have to carry

[@sethperdue8251]

Hahahaha! Right! Everyone in the world has to carry negative comments. Hahaha but you gotta have that victim mentality, right. Grow up.

[@ememmichaeludo2044]

@@sethperdue8251 What victim mentality?🙄🙄🙄

[@amehka5416]

​@@ememmichaeludo2044That's their go to phrase when they're been called out for BS.

[@dpcisunbreakable]

​​@@sethperdue8251 Grow up, fukboi

[@tubester4567]

@@amehka5416 Right Im supposed to feel sorry for a multi-millionaire actress who has never done a hard days work in her life?. African Americans dont know the meaning of trauma. Trauma is when a young girl endures FGM, or is sold into marriage as a child for 5 goats.

[@chinavaughan6383]

We need to hear more stories like this. I’m sure that she’s not the only Black actress who had to go through something so traumatic while working in the entertainment business 😢

[@anthonyhopkins2230]

She thought if she married a white cat she get a better shot? Not! Eh

[@Cityscape2489]

​@@anthonyhopkins2230 what white man did she marry? unless you're referring to Diana Ross?

[@EBURINTHA]

Of course not