Child’s Play: 10 Influential African-Americans in Children’s Television
Anika Noni Rose
In 2009 Anika Noni Rose made history as the first African American princess for Disney. She was the voice and inspiration for Princess Tiana, the main character in “The Princess and the Frog”. The Tony Award winning actress who was best known for her role in the feature film Dreamgirls, was recently named a Disney Legend for her historic contribution.