“For the women who were shut out—who demanded to be seen and heard. And sometimes, when they lost that battle, they kept getting back up again, and again and again because they knew that this thing we do was bigger than them.” 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 thedaniellebrooks said it best. Congratulations Danielle on your #WomenInHollywood award, and what a wonderful way to celebrate a very #HappyBlackHistoryMonth! ✊🏾❤️ Repost: thedaniellebrooks This moment meant so much to me. ✨Getting to honor all of the Sofia’s that came before me in this industry, the women whose names rarely, if at all, are spoken for their contribution to cinema was necessary. These women paved the way for me to be able to have moments like these. Now it’s time for me to continue to push the needle for girls coming in after me. Your purpose is never just about you. Thank you elleusa for seeing me and acknowledging my work in thecolorpurple #WomenInHollywood Award Get to know these women: Louise Beavers, Etta McDaniel, Mabel ...