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Margaret Avery

Strong Black Legends

English - March 26, 2019 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratings
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This week, Tracy talks to Hollywood legend Margaret Avery. They talk about the Blaxploitation movement of the 70’s, what it was like starring as Gabrielle Union’s mother in “Being Mary Jane,” and her iconic role as Shug Avery in The Color Purple. Also, Tracy channels Maya Angelou and the lingo that all black mothers seem to use.