“We as black people are not a monolithic bunch. We are not all the same, and neither are women. Instead, we are all individuals who have these extraordinary stories to tell and share with each other that will enrich all of our lives and help us all become more ourselves and better people.”

American actress

Tracee Ellis Ross is an American actress, the daughter of singer Diana Ross. She is known for leading roles in the television series Girlfriends and Black-ish, and for her work on screen across comedy and drama. Her role in Black-ish brought five Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. She became widely recognized through long-running television work, especially in ensemble comedy, and her career is closely associated with performance on television.