Like many industries, Black women continue to fight for equality and better treatment within the world of theater. Recently, Kecia Lewis demanded better behavior from fellow thespian Patti LuPone after she referred to Hell’s Kitchen as “too loud.”
Alicia Keys and Roc Nation helped a performing arts school from getting shut down due to alleged budget cuts.
She was the first African-American woman to win the competition, but now she won't be able to take the job.